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RK59 ZGP

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

65,852 mi
Last recorded65,852 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 ZGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,852 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 65,806 miles

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

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

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

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

body is under sealed

Pass 28 Jun 2025 65,744 miles

vehicle is under sealed

Fail 24 Jun 2025 65,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle is under sealed

Fail 9 Jun 2025 65,671 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks and cuts and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks and cuts and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,818 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 61,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,794 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone a does not significantly affect view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre damge to side wall

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

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 5 Oct 2018 60,129 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre damge to side wall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower support bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower support bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,582 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,294 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 38,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 29,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 ZGP is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

RK59 ZGP is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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