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LC09 MWG

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,572 mi
Last recorded110,572 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 MWG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,995 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2019 106,510 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,413 miles

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

emissions not detected

Fail 30 May 2018 96,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

emissions not detected

Pass 24 May 2017 87,923 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 87,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,791 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 79,791 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 May 2015 71,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 64,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 56,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 45,432 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear shock absorbers soft.

Fail 12 May 2012 45,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp beam patterns poor.

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S front tyre bald on inner edge.

Rear shock absorbers soft.

Too clean to start emissions smoke test.

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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LC09 MWG is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC09 MWG, 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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LC09 MWG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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