2009 Volvo XC70 · 3,446 MOT tests
2009 Volvo XC70 reliability
2009 Volvo XC70s fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 XC70 years (3,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 28.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 128,488
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,446
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Suspension8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Tyres5.1%
- Brakes3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Steering1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.44%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.32%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Direction indicator wrong colour 1.54%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.76%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2009 Volvo XC70s fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 XC70 years (3,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.8% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.44% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volvo XC70 shows 128,488 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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