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VK09 FAA

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,714 mi
Last recorded99,714 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,159 miles

Both sides front brake disc back plates and radiator support corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded and worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Light surface corrosion to exhaust system and rear heat shield slightly insecure

N/S/R shocker cover insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 83,348 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

strongly advise to have tracking checked / done

Fail 9 May 2018 83,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread off / split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner n/side rear tyre out of shape

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

strongly advise to have tracking checked / done

Pass 8 May 2017 68,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 68,877 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & ns (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,803 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn inside edge

Fail 4 Apr 2015 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearsdide front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,796 miles

both rear tyres splitting on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,249 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)

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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VK09 FAA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK09 FAA, 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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VK09 FAA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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