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WJ59 ULB

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,364 mi
Last recorded192,364 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 ULB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 192,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 177,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 177,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 159,665 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 142,055 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bushes on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 11 May 2018 93,240 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 93,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,195 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 89,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,862 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 51,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,404 miles

nsf tyre well worn, exhaust rusty in places.

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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WJ59 ULB is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ59 ULB, 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 WJ59 ULB registered?

WJ59 ULB is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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