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SM59 GDJ

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,375 mi
Last recorded60,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,057 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 45,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,776 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,704 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 7,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 3,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 3,479 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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SM59 GDJ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM59 GDJ, 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 SM59 GDJ registered?

SM59 GDJ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is SM59 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 GDJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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