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CR03 BYO

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,645 mi
Last recorded39,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR03 BYO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 39,645 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 39,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 38,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,204 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 36,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 35,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,067 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 31,935 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,247 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,194 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,015 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight uneven wear on inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,663 miles

O/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,635 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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CR03 BYO is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CR03 BYO, 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 CR03 BYO registered?

CR03 BYO is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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The MOT history for CR03 BYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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