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YK59 FKY

2009 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,032 mi
Last recorded119,032 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 FKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 119,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES RUSTY...

Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Radiator under panel rusted through

Fail 5 Mar 2025 115,962 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 111,133 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,385 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY...

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE...

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

Fail 23 Mar 2023 103,377 miles

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

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

FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY...

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER ABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE...

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged CUTS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged CUTS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE...

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,186 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 95,145 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

Nearside Front Inner CV boot seepage.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view of the road ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view of the road ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 84,598 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sa nav in swept area of windscreen ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,771 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 69,205 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 69,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,079 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,263 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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YK59 FKY is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK59 FKY, 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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YK59 FKY is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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