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RV09 GHA

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GHA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,480 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,439 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 86,513 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,031 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking OSR brake caliper leaking brake fluid from hand brake arm. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicator bulbs have lost their amber coating and are showing white. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,065 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 GHA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RV09 GHA, 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 GHA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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