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SY59 NXG

2009 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,759 mi
Last recorded58,759 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 NXG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,048 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 51,322 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 51,322 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,240 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Slight plat in front drop links

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake flexi Ferrell badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,819 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 37,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall and tread

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Fail 21 Oct 2017 32,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall and tread

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,253 miles

Front offside and nearside brake pads around 65% worn

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut on the thread

Rear offside and nearside brake pads around 65% worn

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 30,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front offside and nearside brake pads around 65% worn

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut on the thread

Rear offside and nearside brake pads around 65% worn

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,270 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 24,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,598 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 20,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,902 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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SY59 NXG is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY59 NXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY59 NXG registered?

SY59 NXG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is SY59 NXG safe to buy?

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