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NJ59 HGG

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,676 mi
Last recorded91,676 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 HGG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 91,676 miles

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

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

Front both tyres very worn on inner edges

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 worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 81,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,929 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,213 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,131 miles

Both rear tyres are mis-shaped inner edges

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs in poor coroded condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,131 miles

Both rear tyres are mis-shaped inner edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs in poor coroded condition

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 32,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,037 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 28,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NJ59 HGG is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJ59 HGG, 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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NJ59 HGG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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