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AJ10 VHZ

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,615 mi
Last recorded100,615 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,615 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,458 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,469 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 96,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,169 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,993 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,740 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S headlamp washer jet cover missing

N/S/R tyre worn close to limits on inner edge

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,143 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 73,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,580 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 64,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/zr17 97w xl (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing hard on inner edge just off cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17/97W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 34,849 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres low

nsr/osr drop link ball joint shanks worn in anti roll bar

Fail 21 May 2013 23,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 23,028 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 VHZ 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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