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YY59 LEF

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,298 mi
Last recorded107,298 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 LEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 107,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 107,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 100,931 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 100,926 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,772 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 96,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,805 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,878 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN ,LIPPED & CORRODED,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

HAND BRAKE REQUIRES AJUSTMENT.

Nearside Front NSF BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMAGED,LOOSE,RUSTY & CATCHING ON BRAKE DISCS,ADVISE REPLACE.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER SHOULDER CLOSE TO CORDS,ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective LAST BUT ONE EXHAUST HANGER GETTING READ TO SNAP OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SECTION EXHAUST HANGER RUSTED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,363 miles

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CAM BELT HISTORY?

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE SOME MOVEMENT,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,453 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 73,453 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,146 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,146 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,123 miles

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 235/40X18 91Y

Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE: 235/40X18 91Y

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,061 miles

front brake pads worn thin

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal minimum

o/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge and close to legal minimum

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 42,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,695 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 LEF is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,588 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 LEF, 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 16 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY59 LEF registered?

YY59 LEF is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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