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SL09 UKX

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,579 mi
Last recorded112,579 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 UKX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,579 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2024 112,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 108,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 107,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 90,321 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,601 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate damaged and cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 60,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

travel to handbrake

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2018 57,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

emissions too low to register

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both)(inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 17 May 2016 45,128 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s/f seat belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2015 40,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

Pass 17 May 2014 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advanced uneven wear o/s/f tyre

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 May 2013 37,596 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight distortion rear tyres

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 19 May 2012 37,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight distortion rear tyres

uneven wear front tyres

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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SL09 UKX is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL09 UKX, 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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SL09 UKX is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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