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SM59 GFA

2009 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,605 mi
Last recorded68,605 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GFA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,334 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inside edge 235/40/18 ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,332 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inside edge 235/40/18 ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,790 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 47,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,296 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inside edge

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inside edge

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,681 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 GFA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

SM59 GFA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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