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AF59 LJB

2017 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 LJB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 83,230 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 83,230 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2026 77,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,665 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 63,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,632 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 84,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 50,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 80,184 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 80,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,651 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 23,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 20,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 66,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,653 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 61,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AF59 LJB is a 2017 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 LJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Volvo C70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF59 LJB is a 2017 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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