2009 Volvo C70 · 3,087 MOT tests
2009 Volvo C70 reliability
2009 Volvo C70s fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 C70 years (3,087 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- 42.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 89,741
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,087
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.9% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volvo C70
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.8%
- Lights and electrics14.7%
- Tyres12.2%
- Body, chassis and structure9.9%
- Brakes8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Steering4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.64%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.8%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.82%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 3.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.05%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.58%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.9%)
Other years
Every Volvo C70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volvo C70 reliable?
2009 Volvo C70s fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 C70 years (3,087 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volvo C70 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.64% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.8% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volvo C70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volvo C70 shows 89,741 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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