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F38 LRS

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,276 mi
Last recorded86,276 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 LRS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,276 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leakage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on outer side wall, 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,611 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 85,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 75,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 33,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,572 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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F38 LRS is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F38 LRS, 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 F38 LRS registered?

F38 LRS is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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