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AO09 XXL

2009 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,022 mi
Last recorded176,022 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 176,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 171,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 165,683 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2023 156,716 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 148,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres starting to distort on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2022 148,285 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres starting to distort on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp has condensation to inside of lens

Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind/disc looks overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 113,167 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear starting to wear irregularly on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge, uneven wear. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides smooth on inner edge and splitting on inside sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,027 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XXL is a 2009 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO09 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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