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HX59 HVS

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,895 mi
Last recorded127,895 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 HVS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 127,845 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer have grease on them but no holes found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 127,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer have grease on them but no holes found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 124,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,883 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 104,879 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))

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter has slight grease seepage

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 93,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,452 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emissions too lean to reqister

Pass 13 Dec 2012 20,979 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to record a reading.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,778 miles

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

rear tyres mishaped/ wearing on 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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HX59 HVS is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX59 HVS, 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 HX59 HVS registered?

HX59 HVS is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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