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AK09 WCE

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,693 mi
Last recorded96,693 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 WCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,840 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,059 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,822 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,822 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,293 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WCE is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK09 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

AK09 WCE is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AK09 WCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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