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H4 SOA

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,082 mi
Last recorded91,082 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 SOA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,686 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 76,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 66,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,890 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,253 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Door hinge loose.

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

Service due message constantly on.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,313 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,058 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H4 SOA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H4 SOA, 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 H4 SOA registered?

H4 SOA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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