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AU59 VGK

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,873 mi
Last recorded110,873 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,873 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,314 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 109,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel filter has slight weep of fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,199 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 105,199 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 103,065 miles

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

N/S Front, O/S Front and N/s Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,185 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 20 Mar 2020 91,184 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,600 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,372 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 69,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,679 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

slight play in both rear antiroll bar drop links

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,662 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 VGK is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

AU59 VGK is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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