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WR59 GFV

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,393 mi
Last recorded120,393 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 GFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,393 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay/ turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 120,393 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure not in the rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced possibly bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay/ turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre under inflated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 115,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre under inflated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,417 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 111,416 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,874 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 105,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small end needs jubilee clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,469 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage.

Offside Rear Tyre has side wall damage.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 70,021 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,124 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,087 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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WR59 GFV is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,984cc diesel 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 WR59 GFV, 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 WR59 GFV registered?

WR59 GFV is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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