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AV09 FDL

2009 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,856 mi
Last recorded171,856 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C7067,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FDL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 171,856 miles

EOLYS / PATS diesel additive fluid tank above rear axle leaking but not excessively

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald inner edges, almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 171,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EOLYS / PATS diesel additive fluid tank above rear axle leaking but not excessively

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald inner edges, almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 165,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges .

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 147,677 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,506 miles

under-trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 124,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to 1.5 mm thick

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to 1.5 mm thick

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,473 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,629 miles

nearside front side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,809 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,809 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 46,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,979 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 33,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV09 FDL is a 2009 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AV09 FDL, 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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AV09 FDL is a 2009 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 April 2009.

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