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YG59 ORW

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,217 mi
Last recorded161,217 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ORW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,217 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 161,090 miles

Brake performance not tested coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 155,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 148,208 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

cambelt over due

Fail 16 Sep 2016 148,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

cambelt over due

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,030 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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YG59 ORW is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YG59 ORW, 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 YG59 ORW registered?

YG59 ORW is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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