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JB52 DAD

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB52 DAD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 96,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 89,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2024 89,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2023 83,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 83,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 78,938 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 78,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 76,973 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake comes up high

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2021 76,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in tread and on the inner edge of tyre is a tear where cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake comes up high

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertray loose

Pass 15 May 2020 74,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 74,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,563 miles

osr tyre wearing on edge

screw in nsr tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2018 61,558 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

osr tyre wearing on edge

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 40,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 32,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,142 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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JB52 DAD is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 JB52 DAD, 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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JB52 DAD is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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