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AK10 XVW

2010 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,537 mi
Last recorded142,537 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 XVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 142,537 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

VEHICLE UNDERBODY HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 4 Jul 2025 141,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 3 Jul 2025 141,395 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2024 136,250 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 4 Jul 2024 136,249 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,084 miles

front brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,675 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,328 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror mounted repator lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,806 miles

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,082 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 108,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 89,981 miles

N/S wing mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,824 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 71,778 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)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2015 71,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,148 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 29 Mar 2013 36,979 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 29 Mar 2013 36,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to register

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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AK10 XVW is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AK10 XVW, 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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AK10 XVW is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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