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G7 OBC

2009 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

267,032 mi
Last recorded267,032 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V7097,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 OBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 267,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/Small Crack In Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 266,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall - run flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured above rear exhaust silencer - behind bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seen when suspension jacked and wheel on full lock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from around injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS steering slightly stiff - further investigation advised

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 259,548 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 259,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 249,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 233,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 233,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs tyre asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 214,363 miles

Central Front headlamp leveling device warning on dash

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 211,754 miles

Exhaust system insecure center brackets broken 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 195,740 miles

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

sensor (rod) disconnected, visible behind o/s/f wheel.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 195,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

sensor (rod) disconnected, visible behind o/s/f wheel.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 180,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 166,857 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 142,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 109,682 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,777 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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G7 OBC is a 2009 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 97,007 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G7 OBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G7 OBC is a 2009 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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