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OU59 XGN

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,206 mi
Last recorded72,206 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 XGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,206 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 72,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 69,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 69,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,719 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,723 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,178 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,257 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,285 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspect rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,162 miles

M.I.L warning lamp illuminated

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

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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OU59 XGN is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU59 XGN, 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 OU59 XGN registered?

OU59 XGN is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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