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AJ10 VHY

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 VHY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,847 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 71,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2021 67,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,402 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,181 miles

Advise the offside rear tyre is stepped on the inside

Pass 3 May 2013 38,861 miles

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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AJ10 VHY is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ10 VHY, 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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AJ10 VHY is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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