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YD09 VYV

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,106 mi
Last recorded80,106 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,106 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,106 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side marker not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 69,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side marker not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 61,799 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,913 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 54,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,991 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 52,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 52,182 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,981 miles

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 28 Dec 2017 45,870 miles

Offside Rear bump stop is worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop is worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,022 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 42,022 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,381 miles

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

nails nsr tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2015 40,380 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

nails nsr tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 35,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 30,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,947 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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YD09 VYV is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD09 VYV, 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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YD09 VYV is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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