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AU09 YED

2009 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 YED
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 82,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 79,453 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 79,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 75,286 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 75,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 72,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge(rear camber incorrect) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear road wheel angle incorrect affecting wear on tyre inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle jammed with dog lead (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge(rear camber incorrect) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear road wheel angle incorrect affecting wear on tyre inner edge

Pass 17 May 2018 64,829 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,829 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both--inner edges wires showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,908 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,459 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,693 miles

rear discs rusty

tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,693 miles

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

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

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

rear discs rusty

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,971 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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AU09 YED is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU09 YED, 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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AU09 YED is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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