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HX59 HZZ

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,478 mi
Last recorded65,478 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 HZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,478 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 65,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 235/40r18-95y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

excessive reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,098 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,999 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 50,999 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 49,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 47,527 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 47,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,592 miles

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Fail 12 Nov 2018 42,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,275 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 37,275 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 32,459 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,551 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 25,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,398 miles

Both n/s tyres starting to wear around 3-4mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 11,330 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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HX59 HZZ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HX59 HZZ, 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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HX59 HZZ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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