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GY09 VGA

2009 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,875 mi
Last recorded70,875 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 VGA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,875 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,954 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 67,954 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 66,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm both sidesv (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 65,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VERY CLOSE TO PLAY LIMIT ON MOT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm both sidesv (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 63,308 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 63,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low close to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low close to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,259 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 18 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low close to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low close to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,481 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,203 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has splits in side wall not to cords

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,344 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 37,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,210 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES AND LOW ON TREAD

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND LOW ON TREAD

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,194 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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GY09 VGA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGA, 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 GY09 VGA registered?

GY09 VGA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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