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C7 OBH

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,678 mi
Last recorded112,678 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OBH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 111,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,677 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,677 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,379 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,216 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 103,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,744 miles

Offside Rear uneven wear inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,081 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,302 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,049 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,750 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyre's wearing on inner edge

advise damage to n/s/f tyre shoulder

advise front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2012 26,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,361 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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C7 OBH is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C7 OBH, 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 C7 OBH registered?

C7 OBH is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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