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SB59 RYR

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,224 mi
Last recorded70,224 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 RYR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front height levelling bracket insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2023 70,223 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front height levelling bracket insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 57,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 57,680 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 52,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 43,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 43,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 38,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 38,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 33,766 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoprative

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 33,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoprative

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 28,908 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoprative

Fail 28 Dec 2015 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front daytime running light inoprative

both front brake discs pitted on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,752 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 25,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,490 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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SB59 RYR is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB59 RYR, 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 SB59 RYR registered?

SB59 RYR is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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