2009 Volvo V70 2.0L Diesel · WX09 RFL
2009 Volvo V70 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 217,596 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WX09 RFL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 217,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX09 RFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo V70 (WX09 RFL) between July 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed low engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
WX09 RFL Mileage History
- 05/07/201225,811 mi
- 06/07/201225,816 mi+5 mi
- 21/08/201226,337 mi+521 mi
- 04/07/201350,887 mi+24,550 mi
- 30/04/201471,438 mi+20,551 mi
- 08/05/201589,961 mi+18,523 mi
- 11/05/201589,961 mi
- 04/05/2016104,962 mi+15,001 mi
- 10/08/2017125,221 mi+20,259 mi
- 23/08/2017125,229 mi+8 mi
- 07/08/2018133,089 mi+7,860 mi
- 08/08/2018133,090 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/2019150,744 mi+17,654 mi
- 03/09/2019150,744 mi
- 09/09/2020162,493 mi+11,749 mi
- 09/09/2021172,827 mi+10,334 mi
- 09/09/2021172,827 mi
- 26/08/2022182,962 mi+10,135 mi
- 23/08/2023190,213 mi+7,251 mi
- 06/09/2023190,351 mi+138 mi
- 12/08/2024198,766 mi+8,415 mi
- 05/09/2024198,774 mi+8 mi
- 14/08/2025206,129 mi+7,355 mi
- 19/08/2025206,303 mi+174 mi
- 02/09/2026217,591 mi+11,288 mi
- 02/09/2026217,596 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 13,544 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- D5 fuel dilution recalls - rising oil, held idle, engine run-onSerious
DVSA’s V70 recall lists for 2008-2010 cars record that the engine oil level may rise and that the engine speed can be maintained or increased after the throttle is released, with the engine in extreme cases continuing to run after switch-off - the five-cylinder diesel dilution story repeated across the P2/P3 Volvos. Auto Express notes the V70 was recalled on a number of occasions over its life. On the buyer side: check the dipstick before the drive, confirm the recall remedies are discharged, and avoid school-run-only histories.
- Sunroof drain elbows flooding footwellsModerate
The Owners' Club has V70 threads of post-rain sloshing and rear footwells that fill like a well, and FnF’s Volvo drain guide explains the mechanical cause across the S80/V70/XC70 generation: front drains run through a 90-degree elbow behind the front wheels that clogs or whose tube slips off, and the rear drains discharge into the trunk area. Water in the sill soaks connectors and amplifiers, so the true cost of a blocked drain is measured in electrics, not carpet. Test all four drains before signing.
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