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2009 Volvo XC70 3.0L Petrol · PL59 HSU

PL59 HSU

2009 Volvo XC70 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 136,919 km. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO XC70
Year / Origin
2009 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Odometer
136,919 km
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
2953cc
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PL59 HSU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
  • 136,919 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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PL59 HSU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 21:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo Xc70 (PL59 HSU) between June 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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PL59 HSU Odometer History

  1. 30/06/202399,783 mi
  2. 07/03/2024109,812 km
  3. 07/03/2025117,068 km+7,256 km
  4. 11/03/2026136,886 km+19,818 km
  5. 11/03/2026136,919 km+33 km

Average of roughly 13,770 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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