2009 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · AD59 HUU

The Volvo XC70 passed its most recent MOT on 16 January 2026 at 166,638 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the vehicle clearing every test that it attempted after a re-test, though two earlier failures in January 2024 and January 2026 were logged with no defects stated by the tester. Recorded mileage rose from 157,153 in the failed January 2024 test to 161,670 by January 2025, then to 166,480 at the failed January 2026 attempt and 166,638 on the pass eleven days later. Annual accumulation sits near 5,000 miles over the last two years, below the lifetime average of roughly 9,800, suggesting lighter recent use. The DVSA entries show no advisories across any test, so the history is sparse but clean on paper. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the car is seventeen years old with 166,638 miles. The two failures with no defects recorded imply administrative or presentation issues rather than hard mechanical faults, yet absence of advisories does not confirm absence of corrosion or wear. Check underneath for structural rust at chassis mounting points and inspect exhaust emissions hardware before purchase. The lack of flagged problems across five tests means previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current, but high mileage Volvos of this era commonly hide tired drivetrain mounts not caught in MOT checks.