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DE59 HWS

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,203 mi
Last recorded104,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 HWS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 104,196 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield is loose

Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,791 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 99,958 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 95,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall and starting to get low in tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 90,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,662 miles

Central brake light cracked

Nearside Front amber running light not working

Rear Bumper insecure

Rear bumper damaged

dpf fluid tank leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2018 75,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central brake light cracked

Nearside Front amber running light not working

Rear Bumper insecure

Rear bumper damaged

dpf fluid tank leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2017 67,204 miles

Nearside Front seat belt anchorage bar through the seat frame has a plastic guide that is worn (5.2.1b)

Offside Front seat belt anchorage bar through the seat frame has a plastic guide that is worn (5.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.32 mm (4.1E.1)

The headlamps European dipped beams are about symmetrical between 0.5 and 2.75% (1.8B,2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 67,204 miles

Nearside Front seat belt anchorage bar through the seat frame has a plastic guide that is worn (5.2.1b)

Offside Front seat belt anchorage bar through the seat frame has a plastic guide that is worn (5.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.32 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The headlamps European dipped beams are about symmetrical between 0.5 and 2.75% (1.8B,2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,095 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,718 miles

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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DE59 HWS is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE59 HWS, 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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DE59 HWS is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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