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LM59 BAA

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 BAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 94,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing more than the offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,933 miles

Front Both front brake discs distorted slightly

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

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

Offside 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 64,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,950 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 49,881 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 44,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM59 BAA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM59 BAA, 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 LM59 BAA registered?

LM59 BAA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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