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VE59 XNB

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,005 mi
Last recorded166,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 XNB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 166,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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 Very close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 166,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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 Very close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 159,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,802 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 153,749 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 152,549 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 152,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 150,565 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 150,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 143,670 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 131,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 131,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,764 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 121,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,158 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 112,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,341 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 93,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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VE59 XNB is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VE59 XNB, 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 VE59 XNB registered?

VE59 XNB is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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