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DG09 VWU

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,318 mi
Last recorded122,318 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VWU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 122,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wheel arch damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 105,322 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 105,322 miles

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 105,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 4 Jul 2019 105,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,306 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,304 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,085 miles

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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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DG09 VWU is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG09 VWU, 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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DG09 VWU is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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