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YY59 JOJ

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 124,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 124,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 120,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 120,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 114,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 114,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,130 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 98,271 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 May 2017 85,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,540 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,589 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread shoulder.

Pass 16 May 2014 45,093 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread shoulder.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,476 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 17,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 17,276 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 JOJ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY59 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

YY59 JOJ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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