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DV09 ETU

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,489 mi
Last recorded87,489 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 ETU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 87,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front & rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old Perishing (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 83,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old Perishing (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,264 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 79,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,013 miles

Nearside Plastic sill damaged but not unsafe.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front outer sill cover damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 74,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front outer sill cover damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 74,108 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,078 miles

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

Nearside side repeater cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 43,999 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 26,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DV09 ETU 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 61.1%.

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 DV09 ETU, 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 DV09 ETU registered?

DV09 ETU is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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