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PK59 UGP

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 UGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 127,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 127,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front b/pads low

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 126,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,604 miles

Rear shocker cover loose

heatshield loose

service overdue

Fail 13 Jul 2021 125,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear shocker cover loose

heatshield loose

service overdue

Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,102 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear box corroded and slight blow

exhaust rear heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2021 122,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limits [1.5mm] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear box corroded and slight blow

exhaust rear heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear heatshield loose

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2020 117,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust rear heatshield loose

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,132 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 107,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,103 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres have slight damage to the outer walls

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 5 Sep 2017 98,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres have slight damage to the outer walls

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,986 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,009 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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PK59 UGP 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 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 PK59 UGP, 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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PK59 UGP is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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