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MR55 EDG

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,051 mi
Last recorded78,051 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 EDG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,051 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,009 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 58,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,484 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 42,044 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,096 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,717 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 33,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,304 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,931 miles

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

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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MR55 EDG 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 82.4%.

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 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 MR55 EDG, 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 MR55 EDG registered?

MR55 EDG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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