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GY09 HHS

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,855 mi
Last recorded56,855 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HHS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 56,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 56,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 56,733 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 56,733 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 56,733 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 56,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all tyres have minor perishing

nsr arch trim rubbing when jacked up

Fail 14 May 2024 56,426 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror large (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all tyres have minor perishing

nsr arch trim rubbing when jacked up

Pass 12 May 2023 55,487 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 55,466 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 54,600 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 54,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm left on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 53,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm left on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads getting thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,388 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads getting thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 50,761 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,043 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 26,521 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 26,521 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 23,214 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 19,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 14,918 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has cut to inner sidewall, not to cords

Fail 9 May 2012 14,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S/R tyre has cut to inner sidewall, not to cords

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 HHS is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HHS, 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 HHS is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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