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OO09 SBP

2012 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,714 mi
Last recorded147,714 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO09 SBP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 147,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 134,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

Offside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2023 134,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2022 125,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,373 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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OO09 SBP is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 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 OO09 SBP, 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 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OO09 SBP registered?

OO09 SBP is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is OO09 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO09 SBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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