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BV09 DFE

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,769 mi
Last recorded170,769 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DFE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 170,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 170,029 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 165,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,026 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 149,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,039 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 121,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre wearing very thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre wearing very thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 95,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,187 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 88,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 80,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,186 miles
Fail 15 May 2013

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

nearside,offside front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and on 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,546 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 DFE is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BV09 DFE, 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 BV09 DFE registered?

BV09 DFE is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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