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SY59 BXK

2009 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,368 mi
Last recorded71,368 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo XC7093,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BXK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,368 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front intermediate join (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,905 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 68,898 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,750 miles

AWD system disabled

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front stone guard missing

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front stone guard missing

Fail 9 Aug 2023 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front stone guard missing

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,983 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 58,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,031 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,235 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 52,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r 30kgf... repeated applications to achieve 114kgf.... o/s/r 240kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,843 miles

Nearside repeater bulb contact faulty. now working

switch on ignition.. warning lights illuminate, but not eml.. start up eml comes on and extinguishes.. stays off

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k/6k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 41,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn side arm front bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k/6k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,388 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 35,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low no pattern (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low no pattern (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 29,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,789 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 8,780 miles

surface rust front and rear brake discs

Fail 18 Oct 2012 8,780 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

surface rust front and rear brake discs

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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SY59 BXK is a 2009 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY59 BXK, 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 SY59 BXK registered?

SY59 BXK is a 2009 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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