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PN59 VGU

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,017 mi
Last recorded120,017 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,017 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,450 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2022 106,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 62,509 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 62,509 miles

Position lamp not working NSF SIDE INOP (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF ALTHOUGH 7MM ACROSS TYRE (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SLIGHT LIP (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF ALTHOUGH 6MM ACROSS TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF ALTHOUGH 7MM ACROSS TYRE (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SLIGHT LIP (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 6MM OF TREAD ACROSS TYRE BUT INNER EDGE STARTING TO CUT OFF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 6MM OF TREAD ACROSS TYRE BUT INNER EDGE STARTING TO CUT OFF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,440 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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PN59 VGU is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN59 VGU, 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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What year was PN59 VGU registered?

PN59 VGU is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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