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LR59 GNO

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,753 mi
Last recorded73,753 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GNO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 73,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 69,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,709 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 63,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 60,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 54,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn and outer wall cuts/splits

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 May 2021 54,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn and outer wall cuts/splits

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge slight worn

Fail 27 Aug 2020 51,134 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge slight worn

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,783 miles

front brake pads worn and deteriorated

nearside wiper worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,704 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 23,704 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 17,579 miles

N/S/R tyre has three nails/screws in it

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,723 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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LR59 GNO is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR59 GNO, 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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LR59 GNO is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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