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GIG 5168

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,930 mi
Last recorded38,930 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5168
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 38,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 37,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 34,145 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 34,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,234 miles

Rear Both rear tyres worn to 3mm lower on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,220 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm + slight wear inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,208 miles

Front tyres worn to 4mm + slight wear inside edge

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)

Rear tyres worn uneven inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,887 miles

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 11 Sep 2015 24,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,702 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 15,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GIG 5168 is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GIG 5168, 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 GIG 5168 registered?

GIG 5168 is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is GIG 5168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 5168 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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