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YY59 FEP

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,784 miles

Front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,784 miles

Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both x 2 (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 105,212 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 84,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,883 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,866 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,882 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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YY59 FEP is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY59 FEP, 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 YY59 FEP registered?

YY59 FEP is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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