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FY09 GVK

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,665 mi
Last recorded71,665 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 GVK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 71,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 69,494 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 69,494 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside rear inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lightly damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside front lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 64,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 63,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,643 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lightly cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing lightly damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear and inner shoulder worn thin, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre section to rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure ,secure or replace. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lightly cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing lightly damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear and inner shoulder worn thin, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre section to rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,951 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,856 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake discs in places

exhaust hangers corroding

slight uneven rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour coloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake discs in places

exhaust hangers corroding

slight uneven rear brake application

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY09 GVK is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FY09 GVK, 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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FY09 GVK is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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