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YE09 AVR

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 AVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,337 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,494 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edges & cracking

radiator support corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Radiator Bottom Support Slightly Corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 106,538 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Radiator Bottom Support Slightly Corroded.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

front discs poor

rear disc poor

Fail 21 Dec 2022 104,553 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

front discs poor

rear disc poor

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,216 miles

slight damage to nearside windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2021 103,216 miles

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

slight damage to nearside windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,366 miles

both rear shock absorber covers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,662 miles

both rear shock absorber covers poor

nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,384 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

exhaust brackets poor

slight lip on front brake discs

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,979 miles

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

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,045 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,728 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & bald on outer edge

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,728 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & bald on outer edge

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,808 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,275 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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YE09 AVR is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 YE09 AVR, 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 YE09 AVR registered?

YE09 AVR is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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