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SL59 VTE

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 108,125 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 103,619 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 103,617 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,780 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 50,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,672 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 28,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 17,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,128 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 14,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SL59 VTE 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 SL59 VTE, 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 SL59 VTE registered?

SL59 VTE is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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