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AM09 YDZ

2009 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,769 mi
Last recorded149,769 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 149,769 miles

Handbrake lever high travel

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 140,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 140,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 126,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 126,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,675 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,937 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 108,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,911 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 58,242 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 58,242 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,467 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,048 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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AM09 YDZ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AM09 YDZ, 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 AM09 YDZ registered?

AM09 YDZ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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