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SM59 BZH

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,103 mi
Last recorded76,103 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 BZH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,103 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,317 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PLASTIC SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,203 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 55,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,098 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 42,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres worn 235/45/17

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,959 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 19,601 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 19,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SM59 BZH is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 BZH, 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 SM59 BZH registered?

SM59 BZH is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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