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YX59 VWV

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,389 mi
Last recorded124,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake could do with adjustment

slight vibration when accelerating

Pass 21 Aug 2024 116,670 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 116,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner c/v boot slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,924 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts full of boxes

Fail 21 Aug 2023 112,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts full of boxes

Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,383 miles

all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,374 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,934 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,469 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERNS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,337 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,994 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,253 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,884 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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YX59 VWV is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX59 VWV, 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 YX59 VWV registered?

YX59 VWV is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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