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KN52 CYN

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,266 mi
Last recorded166,266 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 CYN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 166,266 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 all positions (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 166,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 all positions (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 150,435 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 150,435 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 147,831 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 147,652 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,348 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,348 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,749 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 117,921 miles

Axle (2) brake hoses protective boots are excessively deteriorated

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front headlamp E beam aiming too far right of the 0% limit

Fail 9 May 2019 117,921 miles

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

Axle (2) brake hoses protective boots are excessively deteriorated

Axle (2) suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front headlamp E beam aiming too far right of the 0% limit

Pass 4 May 2018 112,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 112,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,004 miles

Oil leak ()

nsr and osf tyres worn on inside edge

wipers poor condition

Pass 6 May 2016 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 79,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,707 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,593 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KN52 CYN is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KN52 CYN, 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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KN52 CYN is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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