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SG59 XZO

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 XZO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 108,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

front bottom bracket under radiator bracket corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

front bottom bracket under radiator bracket corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn on inner edge and damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Oct 2020 90,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn on inner edge and damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,404 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,843 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 13,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,356 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 9,356 miles

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

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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SG59 XZO is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG59 XZO, 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 SG59 XZO registered?

SG59 XZO is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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