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SV59 XLR

2009 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,298 mi
Last recorded147,298 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 XLR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 147,298 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 147,294 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 142,773 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top spring locater plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top spring locater plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 142,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb faded showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb faded showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top spring locater plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top spring locater plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 139,743 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 139,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,018 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 131,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 126,729 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 121,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine service warning illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,117 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SV59 XLR is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV59 XLR, 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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What year was SV59 XLR registered?

SV59 XLR is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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