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AO09 FWJ

2009 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,707 mi
Last recorded147,707 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,707 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust becoming corroded and has minor leak from flexi-pipe

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush becoming deteriorated

o/s/f side marker lamp not working

Fail 13 Apr 2023 147,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust becoming corroded and has minor leak from flexi-pipe

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush becoming deteriorated

o/s/f side marker lamp not working

Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,025 miles

both rear springs corroded

minor exhaust leak from flexi-pipe

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush becoming deteriorated

top of fuel cap missing

Fail 7 Apr 2022 136,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear brake discs discoloured

both rear springs corroded

front brake discs becoming worn

minor exhaust leak from flexi-pipe

n/s/f marker lamp not working

n/s/r brake disc excessively scored

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush becoming deteriorated

top of fuel cap missing

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,992 miles

both rear bump stops badly deteriorated

front brake pads becoming worn

slight exhaust leak at flexi pipe

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 8 Apr 2021 125,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops badly deteriorated

both rear indicators becoming pale

front brake pads becoming worn

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and tread starting to lift - stepped tread

slight exhaust leak at flexi pipe

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,226 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 111,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,541 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim becoming insecure

Offside Rear tyre becoming cracked and badly worn on inner edge (step tread)

both front suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear indicators slightly pale

Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,741 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front outer marker bulb inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front outer marker bulb inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,073 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Bad cut in N/s/r tyre close to cord

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,419 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f outer position bulb inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Bad cut in N/s/r tyre close to cord

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Osr tyre worn on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 37,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Osr tyre worn on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO09 FWJ is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO09 FWJ, 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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AO09 FWJ is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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