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YX59 XBJ

2009 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

222,274 mi
Last recorded222,274 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 222,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 210,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 198,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 198,849 miles

Exhaust system insecure two brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 187,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 175,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 166,396 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 166,396 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 162,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 149,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,550 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 141,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,507 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,335 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 115,333 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,450 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,082 miles

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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YX59 XBJ is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX59 XBJ, 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 YX59 XBJ registered?

YX59 XBJ is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YX59 XBJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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