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MC59 BAW

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,490 mi
Last recorded61,490 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC59 BAW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,490 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 61,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 61,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 54,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 50,016 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 50,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,602 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall been scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 44,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall been scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,427 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,167 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 29,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, sidewall damage but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, sidewall damage but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,743 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,742 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls, not showing plys

Offside Rear Tyre 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 24,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls, not showing plys

Offside Rear Tyre 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,150 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,676 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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MC59 BAW is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC59 BAW, 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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MC59 BAW is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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