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AU59 VGE

2009 Volvo C70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,576 mi
Last recorded54,576 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/stepped on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/stepped on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,607 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bump stop well worn

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber top mounting bump stop well worn

Fail 20 Aug 2019 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cuts cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bump stop well worn

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber top mounting bump stop well worn

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,954 miles

Nearside Front small crack in headlamp lens

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Nearside Rear tail lamp slight damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Fail 24 Aug 2018 43,954 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front small crack in headlamp lens

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Nearside Rear tail lamp slight damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,821 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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AU59 VGE is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU59 VGE, 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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AU59 VGE is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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