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A55 MJW

2010 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,877 mi
Last recorded150,877 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo XC7092,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA55 MJW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 150,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 116,122 miles

Inner Front brake discs lipped

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 116,121 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Inner Front brake discs lipped

Inner Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Inner Rear brake pads low

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

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,444 miles

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,666 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50r18 97v Pirelli scorpion verde (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,538 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,878 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 46,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 24,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,079 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 18,075 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,230 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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A55 MJW is a 2010 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 92,850 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A55 MJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A55 MJW is a 2010 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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