2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

795 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 795 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.3%
    68 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.4%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    31 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    33 marked dangerous
  10. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension21.9%
  2. Lights & electrics21.0%
  3. Brakes16.0%
  4. Tyres13.6%
  5. Body & chassis11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2009 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 795 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).