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DE59 XYZ

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,455 mi
Last recorded21,455 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 XYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 21,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 21,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 21,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 20,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 19,537 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 17,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,616 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Offside Front sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidewall perished

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 16,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Offside Front sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidewall perished

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 15,460 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/f....O/s/f...and O/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 6 Sep 2017 15,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/f....O/s/f...and O/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,465 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,261 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 11,552 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 11,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DE59 XYZ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE59 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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