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983 ARP

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 ARP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,450 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,645 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,969 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,154 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 77,144 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,077 miles

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

rear tyres perished within tread

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,859 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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983 ARP is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 983 ARP, 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 983 ARP registered?

983 ARP is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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