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GU09 PVV

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 PVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 124,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,035 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 119,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,681 miles

Rear both tyres uneven wear 235/45/17

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,088 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 81,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Day time running light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,804 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 67,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,760 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads req checking (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,734 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 18,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,164 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 PVV is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 GU09 PVV, 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 GU09 PVV registered?

GU09 PVV is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is GU09 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 PVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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