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FE09 BTU

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 BTU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 81,725 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 81,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,516 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 76,516 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 71,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 71,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,047 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 64,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,535 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,500 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,177 miles

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 27 Sep 2018 45,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,411 miles

vehicle emissions too low to be detected

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,889 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 14,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,837 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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FE09 BTU is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE09 BTU, 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 FE09 BTU registered?

FE09 BTU is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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