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YG09 HYO

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 HYO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 128,440 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 121,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 115,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 110,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,882 miles

Handbrake requires attention

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,455 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 97,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,972 miles

OFFSIDE /NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES SIGNS OF STEPPING INNER EDGE OF TYRES MAY CAUSE ROAD NOISE

Fail 5 Oct 2017 77,969 miles

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

OFFSIDE /NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES SIGNS OF STEPPING INNER EDGE OF TYRES MAY CAUSE ROAD NOISE

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,349 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift

Offside Rear tyre irregular wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,839 miles

both front tyres wearing on in side edge nearly to 1.6mm

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,591 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 22,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YG09 HYO is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG09 HYO, 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 YG09 HYO registered?

YG09 HYO is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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