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NL59 OHH

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

312,472 mi
Last recorded312,472 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 OHH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 312,472 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 303,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all side fornt and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 303,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all side fornt and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 291,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 291,047 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 290,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 274,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 256,969 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 256,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 240,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 225,950 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 225,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 199,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 175,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 175,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 151,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line pass (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,001 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 82,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NL59 OHH is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL59 OHH, 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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NL59 OHH is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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