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AU59 VDC

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VDC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 63,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,947 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,946 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,662 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 55,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,547 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,604 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,913 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,396 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,914 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,697 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,498 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,797 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn out of shape and very close to limit in some places - advise replacement

Fail 11 Sep 2012 17,797 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily worn out of shape and very close to limit in some places - advise replacement

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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AU59 VDC is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AU59 VDC, 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 AU59 VDC registered?

AU59 VDC is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AU59 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 VDC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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