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BN09 XBZ

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 96,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,955 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to wear limit bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 70,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to wear limit bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,906 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,901 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,829 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,295 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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BN09 XBZ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN09 XBZ, 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 BN09 XBZ registered?

BN09 XBZ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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