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WP09 PRV

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,736 mi
Last recorded100,736 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 PRV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 100,736 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 100,727 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 95,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 90,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner Bush Of The Lower Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Of The Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 86,107 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 82,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,255 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 74,255 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,430 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 68,430 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,781 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,043 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 51,043 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,092 miles

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 39,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (235/40R18 95Y) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,954 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 24,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,043 miles

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

OSR tyre is stepped/distorted inner edge.

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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WP09 PRV 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 71.4%.

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 WP09 PRV, 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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WP09 PRV is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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