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GU09 HMD

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,969 mi
Last recorded88,969 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HMD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 88,964 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,078 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 81,978 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 69,085 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side rear/off side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 69,085 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side rear/off side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 62,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,222 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,129 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 58,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 56,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,070 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 52,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread has flattened off areas around the circumference

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 43,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread has flattened off areas around the circumference

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,322 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 29,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,008 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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GU09 HMD is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU09 HMD, 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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GU09 HMD is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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