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WU59 FWO

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 FWO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 149,290 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 149,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 145,669 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 145,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,790 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 128,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,227 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,292 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,275 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,530 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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WU59 FWO is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU59 FWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU59 FWO registered?

WU59 FWO is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is WU59 FWO safe to buy?

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