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BR08 EST

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 EST
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,833 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2024 75,489 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 75,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,297 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 74,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,358 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,357 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,212 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,439 miles

Nearside Rear has ply or cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,841 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,043 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

nearside rear tyre flat spot in thread

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tyre thread

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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BR08 EST is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BR08 EST, 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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BR08 EST is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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