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RK59 WBG

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 WBG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,592 miles

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

Fail 7 Oct 2024 66,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5mm but bald very inside edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm but bald very inside edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm but worn very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm but worn very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside condensation in headlamp

Fail 19 Sep 2023 66,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lamp and mirror damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm but worn very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm but worn very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside condensation in headlamp

Pass 25 Aug 2022 64,581 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged and side repeater also

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 63,902 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,549 miles

Nearside mirror glass smashed

Fail 12 Aug 2020 61,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass smashed

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,298 miles

nearside exterior mirror glass broken

nearside repeater indicator glass damaged/ missing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside exterior mirror glass broken

nearside repeater indicator glass damaged/ missing

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,322 miles

Nearside repeater light damaged

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

front brake pads are getting low and front brake discs lipped

Fail 26 Aug 2017 51,322 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside repeater light damaged

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

front brake pads are getting low and front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,779 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside side repeater has damage

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,900 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK59 WBG is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White 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 RK59 WBG, 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 RK59 WBG registered?

RK59 WBG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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