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NL09 OAM

2009 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,922 mi
Last recorded177,922 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 OAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 177,922 miles

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

OSR tyre out of shape and perished

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

inner steering rack play

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 172,978 miles

NS inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 168,138 miles

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 163,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 163,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 157,705 miles

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

coolant leak from bottle

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has sidewall damage

Fail 25 Jan 2022 157,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

coolant leak from bottle

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jan 2021 150,607 miles

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

engine undertray loose

front brake discs worn

headlamps slightly loose

Fail 28 Jan 2021 150,607 miles

engine undertray loose

front brake discs worn

headlamps slightly loose

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 150,602 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour badly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine undertray loose

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2020 145,073 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 137,769 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 129,337 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 116,440 miles

engine covers fitted

slight play in nsr tie bar

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,339 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 113,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,365 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,318 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,301 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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NL09 OAM is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NL09 OAM, 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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NL09 OAM is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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