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SN59 FOT

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,918 mi
Last recorded90,918 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,918 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,098 miles

Front general corrosion

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 81,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front general corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,359 miles

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

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

Rear tyres uneven stepped wear inside edges

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2020 66,916 miles

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

split in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,140 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,140 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,568 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,688 miles

BOTH FRONT ALLOYS SLIGHTLY BENT INNER RIM....

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCs RUSTED ON INNER FACES....

Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,688 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT ALLOYS SLIGHTLY BENT INNER RIM....

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCs RUSTED ON INNER FACES....

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,481 miles

BOTH FRONT ALLOYS SLIGHT BEND INNER RIMS....

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR ANTI ROLL LINK ROD..

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,807 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 38,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 38,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,219 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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SN59 FOT is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN59 FOT, 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 SN59 FOT registered?

SN59 FOT is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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