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WX59 MLJ

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,321 mi
Last recorded132,321 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX59 MLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 132,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 129,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,285 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 113,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 111,685 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,100 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,322 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,218 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,218 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 27,712 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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WX59 MLJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX59 MLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX59 MLJ registered?

WX59 MLJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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