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LR59 DHG

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,884 mi
Last recorded114,884 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 DHG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,884 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 114,882 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,678 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 111,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached retaining nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,934 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 107,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,522 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Eolys fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR & NSR Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel nearly at maximum during test

oil level at maximum

Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, tyre is also heavily worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level at maximum

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Eolys fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR & NSR Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel nearly at maximum during test

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NO rear belts checked at all ()

hand brake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,512 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner sticking out from car (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NO rear belts checked at all ()

bolt loose on alternator

hand brake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper damged

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall, tread is on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 62,483 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall, tread is on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,840 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,528 miles

o/s/f tyre close to 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,554 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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LR59 DHG is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LR59 DHG, 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 LR59 DHG registered?

LR59 DHG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is LR59 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 DHG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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