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YG09 WJA

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,223 mi
Last recorded143,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 WJA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 143,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 140,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 140,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 138,989 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 138,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside / outside (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,158 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Water in nearside headlight

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 114,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both front tyres on limit

both inner cv boots starting to leak

slight handbrake travel

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,141 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 114,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

enigine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

undertray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

enigine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

undertray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,508 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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YG09 WJA is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG09 WJA, 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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YG09 WJA is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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