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AE59 LXA

2010 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,236 mi
Last recorded81,236 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LXA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 81,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,591 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under bonnet at alternator (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil over filled

exhaust flex worn advise exhaust corroded advise small leak advise

Pass 17 May 2023 74,997 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,204 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2021 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge VERY CLOSE TO GOING THROUGH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge VERY CLOSE TO GOING THROUGH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively only just managed to pass 24% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 54,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,930 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 50,928 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,349 miles

Front brake discs inner surface corroded

Front inner brake pads close to limit

O/s/r tyre 3 mm

Rear tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,144 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,775 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AE59 LXA is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE59 LXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE59 LXA registered?

AE59 LXA is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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