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RV09 OBR

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,839 mi
Last recorded107,839 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 OBR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 107,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,444 miles

Offside Front marker light not working

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 98,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front marker light not working

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,779 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 / 40 / 18 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 / 40/ 18 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 / 40 / 18 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,221 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel repaired by welding

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel repaired by welding

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

Fail 5 Jul 2019 71,252 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,550 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 60,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,131 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2016 42,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 33,325 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 33,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,013 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 OBR is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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