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GJ59 YYK

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,755 mi
Last recorded139,755 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YYK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 139,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,202 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low inner edges

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre tread about to show webbing - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rearmost bush showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rearmost bush severely worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre tread about to show webbing - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rearmost bush showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

medium to heavy waiver / fluctuation ALL brake discs

rear brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,909 miles

Both Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,000 miles

Front wishbone, rear bushes worn. Both.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,892 miles

All tyres worn very low, recommend replacement.

Handbrake travel at limits

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 78,813 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,808 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,294 miles

Nearside Front side / outline marker inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 41,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,131 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,576 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,244 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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GJ59 YYK is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ59 YYK, 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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GJ59 YYK is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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