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BV59 BXR

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,827 mi
Last recorded169,827 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 169,827 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 165,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 158,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 150,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 147,601 miles

exhaust rusty

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel high

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2020 142,132 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 135,984 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 135,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear heatshield insecure

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 16 Jun 2018 127,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 116,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Front tyres worn heavy inner edges

Nail o/s/r tyre

O/s headlight dim

Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,135 miles

front pads look low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV59 BXR is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 67,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV59 BXR, 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 17 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV59 BXR is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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