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MV09 BVR

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,338 mi
Last recorded139,338 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 BVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 139,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked - condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 136,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 133,409 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 132,493 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 132,487 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 130,714 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 130,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 129,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 129,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Mar 2019 125,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,207 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 113,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,905 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 101,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,943 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 8 Jun 2015 85,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise front noplate in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2013 54,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front noplate in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MV09 BVR is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV09 BVR, 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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MV09 BVR is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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