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GY09 HHD

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,019 mi
Last recorded212,019 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HHD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 212,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 212,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 199,696 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2023 181,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 180,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 171,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

both rear shock absorber outer covers loose

Fail 23 Dec 2022 171,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

both rear shock absorber outer covers loose

Pass 30 Dec 2021 158,143 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2021 158,143 miles

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working fit new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 146,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 132,040 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 132,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,815 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on the edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 98,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,992 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GY09 HHD is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY09 HHD, 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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GY09 HHD is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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