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PN59 VHK

2009 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,959 mi
Last recorded83,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VHK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,959 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 83,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 66,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 57,502 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 57,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre slightly mist shaped

Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre slightly mist shaped

Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,432 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 VHK is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PN59 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

PN59 VHK is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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