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AA53 DEV

2010 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,827 mi
Last recorded139,827 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 DEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 139,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 139,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,631 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,334 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,661 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 99,006 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 99,006 miles

Fuel pipe insecure feed pipe from tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,957 miles

both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint worn to exces (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,131 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 72,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,243 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 62,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 36,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AA53 DEV is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 97,212 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA53 DEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA53 DEV is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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