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SB09 JVR

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 JVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 106,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,763 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 100,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,242 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 94,242 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone ( rear bushes ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone ( rear bushes ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 75,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,349 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 72,349 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,230 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre and also punctured

Nail in offside front tyre and also punctured

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,573 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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SB09 JVR is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB09 JVR, 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 SB09 JVR registered?

SB09 JVR is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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