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BG59 GYC

2009 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 111,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,793 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 69,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn and perished.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn and perished.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,321 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,098 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,710 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre side wall perished just legal

Fail 3 Sep 2013 14,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

o/s/f tyre side wall perished just legal

Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,595 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged/worn

offside front inner track rod slight play

offside front tyre sidewall damaged/worn

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BG59 GYC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 GYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 GYC registered?

BG59 GYC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BG59 GYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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