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GF59 XHX

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XHX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 100,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 100,891 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 88,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 75,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 75,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 60,604 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 47,170 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 47,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 47,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 45,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,594 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre has damaged too outer side wall (no cords showing)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 41,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. o/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre has damaged too outer side wall (no cords showing)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,081 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 39,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 12,887 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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GF59 XHX is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GF59 XHX, 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 GF59 XHX registered?

GF59 XHX is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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