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N70 SUN

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,354 mi
Last recorded105,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 SUN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,354 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 105,354 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 103,672 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,711 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,711 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,888 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 95,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 88,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,255 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,762 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,759 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,810 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 76,810 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,270 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 72,270 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,020 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,955 miles

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

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

front and rear pads appear low

Pass 7 Apr 2012 45,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,919 miles

Front and rear brake pads 3-4,000 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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N70 SUN is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N70 SUN, 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 N70 SUN registered?

N70 SUN is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 February 2009.

Is N70 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 SUN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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