2009 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate: 62.3% (2,421 tests)
Is the 2009 C70 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.4% -6.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 62.7% -3.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.2% -1.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 C70
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 650 | 25.0% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 455 | 17.5% |
| 3 | Tyres | 400 | 15.4% |
| 4 | Brakes | 371 | 14.2% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 326 | 12.5% |
| 6 | Visibility | 128 | 4.9% |
All C70 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,043 | 60.9% | -3.5 pts | 96,471 |
| 2007 | 3,420 | 62.3% | -2.8 pts | 99,843 |
| 2008 | 3,053 | 62.7% | -2.5 pts | 104,885 |
| 2009 (this page) | 2,421 | 62.3% | -4.1 pts | 90,657 |
| 2010 | 2,106 | 63.0% | -4.4 pts | 88,800 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Volvo C70 reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 62.3% of their MOT tests (2,421 tests, 2023–2025), -4.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 90,657 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 C70?
The median tested example shows 90,657 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.