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RV09 GGK

2009 Volvo C70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,443 mi
Last recorded153,443 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 153,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 154,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 138,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 121,998 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,658 miles

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

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

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

screen is chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,515 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,515 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,613 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes split and weak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

offside front inner cv gaiter split and close to a failure

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,367 miles

offside inner cv gator is split

rear anti roll bar offside link is worn

Fail 14 Apr 2015 64,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,535 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,267 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre Outer Sidewall Has A lump Of Rubber Missing Cords NOT Visible

Windscreen Damage Crack will Weaken Strength of Screen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,693 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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RV09 GGK is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,401cc 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 RV09 GGK, 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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RV09 GGK is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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