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YX09 OME

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 OME
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 152,735 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering pipe connection to steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from turbo boost pipe (6.1.2 (a))

hid washer system not working pre September 2009 vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2024 152,698 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering pipe connection to steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from turbo boost pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

hid washer system not working pre September 2009 vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2023 150,743 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 145,469 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,100 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 116,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,941 miles

Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN

Front TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLS ARE CUT

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nearside HEAD LAMP OUTPUT IS POOR

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

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT IS WORN

Rear TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,054 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Fail 22 Feb 2017 95,053 miles

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

COOLANT HEADER TANK IS SPLIT AND LEAKING

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,021 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,414 miles

O/S/R wheel slightly distorted and looks like it has been repaired with a weld

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,414 miles

O/S/R wheel slightly distorted and looks like it has been repaired with a weld

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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YX09 OME is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX09 OME, 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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YX09 OME is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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