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GU59 UTL

2009 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,104 mi
Last recorded56,104 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 UTL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,104 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 56,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/40/18 95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,928 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 55,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,382 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,036 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,244 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

offside front door mirror glass is cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2016 18,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

offside front door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 12,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU59 UTL is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU59 UTL, 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 GU59 UTL registered?

GU59 UTL is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is GU59 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 UTL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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