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FL59 HBX

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,445 mi
Last recorded150,445 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 150,445 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 150,445 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 150,310 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 150,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 148,824 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 141,529 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,043 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 131,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 130,958 miles

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

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

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

Road wheels slightly damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2020 130,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 20 May 2019 129,184 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 122,029 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 122,029 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 121,656 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,782 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges - recommend replace3soon

rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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FL59 HBX is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL59 HBX, 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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What year was FL59 HBX registered?

FL59 HBX is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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