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BV09 DFA

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,065 mi
Last recorded165,065 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DFA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 165,065 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 165,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 164,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 163,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 158,878 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 158,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 153,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front inner edges worn thin (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 153,180 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front inner edges worn thin (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 116,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,110 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 74,081 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,628 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,137 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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BV09 DFA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV09 DFA, 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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BV09 DFA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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