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PJ59 DWV

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 DWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 91,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,372 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split almost half way around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 83,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split almost half way around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear bush splitting

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,083 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower rear bush splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge and sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush split

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner and outer track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner and outer track control arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust mounts corroded but not broken or weak at time of test.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 73,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner and outer track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on edges of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner and outer track control arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear exhaust mounts corroded but not broken or weak at time of test.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,702 miles

"engine service required"warning message on when turning engine on however goes off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 71,702 miles

"engine service required"warning message on when turning engine on however goes off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 52,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin a3 (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,958 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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PJ59 DWV is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black 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 PJ59 DWV, 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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PJ59 DWV is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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