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OV59 ECJ

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,025 mi
Last recorded161,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 ECJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 161,025 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills. both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 159,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 159,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 156,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 154,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 151,058 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and undertrays

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 151,058 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and undertrays

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,601 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 142,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 135,588 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 135,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 115,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 115,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,895 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,697 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear inner edges more than rest of tyre

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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OV59 ECJ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV59 ECJ, 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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OV59 ECJ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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