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RV09 OBG

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,128 mi
Last recorded65,128 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OBG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 65,128 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 60,149 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 53,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 53,829 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 50,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 50,304 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 49,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 47,383 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 45,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,286 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2016 34,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 28,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,391 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Offside rear tyre balding on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,273 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 OBG is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 OBG, 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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What year was RV09 OBG registered?

RV09 OBG is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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