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SM09 FLE

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,908 mi
Last recorded65,908 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 65,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front radiator supports badly corroded

Nearside Front Inner grease around cv boot area but no obvious cause

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

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

Rear support bars corroded. sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2025 65,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front radiator supports badly corroded

Nearside Front Inner grease around cv boot area but no obvious cause

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

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

Rear support bars corroded. sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 61,423 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,537 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,026 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 55,037 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,632 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wear on inner edge of nearside front tyre tread

wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre tread

wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre tread

Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,225 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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SM09 FLE is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM09 FLE, 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 SM09 FLE registered?

SM09 FLE is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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