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BF09 XZG

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XZG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,021 miles

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 105,747 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,690 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 98,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low WONT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing ON ALL 4 WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WATER INGRESS N/S HEADLAMP

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,785 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 97,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,765 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 89,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 710,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 70,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 61,647 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,917 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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BF09 XZG is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF09 XZG, 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 BF09 XZG registered?

BF09 XZG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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