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HT59 RDU

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,952 mi
Last recorded41,952 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT59 RDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 41,952 miles

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 41,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wing liner damaged , sometimes makes contact with the tyre

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

Rear gearbox mounting defective

Pass 8 Sep 2023 40,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner plastic wheel arch liner damaged , sometimes makes contact with the tyre

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 40,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner plastic wheel arch liner damaged , sometimes makes contact with the tyre

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 39,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear plastic inner wing liner damaged , sometimes makes contact with the tyre

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge/ also heavily cracked and perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see the inner pads clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 33,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,354 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 24,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,662 miles

zero emissions

Pass 13 Sep 2017 16,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,194 miles

stonechip lower windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,316 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 10,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,195 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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HT59 RDU is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HT59 RDU, 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 HT59 RDU registered?

HT59 RDU is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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