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AJ10 VKZ

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 107,001 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 107,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 9 Sep 2023 101,015 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 101,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,540 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front wearing inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 97,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 91,784 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,647 miles

Exhaust center box damage

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,617 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust center box damage

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,109 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 80,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,251 miles

Front tyres worn badly inner edges

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 31 May 2018 71,251 miles

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

Front tyres worn badly inner edges

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust box damaged

Fail 17 May 2013 33,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust box damaged

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 VKZ is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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