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SM59 OCB

2009 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,921 mi
Last recorded174,921 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OCB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 174,921 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2026 174,235 miles

Below body corroded

Front Lower Radiator bracket corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shocker corroded

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 174,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod seized (4.1.5 (a))

Below body corroded

Front Lower Radiator bracket corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shocker corroded

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 165,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 153,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 150,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 140,876 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,769 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 114,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 107,476 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 107,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 99,080 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 99,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2016 89,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2016 89,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 76,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 65,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 54,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,033 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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SM59 OCB is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 93,059 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM59 OCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM59 OCB is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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