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YD09 XZE

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XZE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 126,119 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 121,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 121,790 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 106,785 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 103,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 103,754 miles

Emissions not tested No proof of timing belt replacement (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber slightly worn, metal of pedal visible (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens partially melted (high beam) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint damp around o/s rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,393 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack from both gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 87,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack from both gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 81,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,532 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S and O/S slight play in Ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 71,935 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 71,935 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 62,602 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 53,729 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 53,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,792 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 25,579 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 XZE is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 YD09 XZE, 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 YD09 XZE registered?

YD09 XZE is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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