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AK09 SPV

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,727 mi
Last recorded80,727 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SPV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,727 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 70,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,041 miles

slight binding on off side rear wheel/brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear "P" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear "P" bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Mar 2015 41,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,873 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 34,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,970 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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AK09 SPV is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK09 SPV, 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 AK09 SPV registered?

AK09 SPV is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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