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AY59 DFN

2010 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,599 mi
Last recorded204,599 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 DFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 204,599 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))

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 202,043 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 199,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 194,316 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 194,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 190,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 184,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 184,906 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 179,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 172,401 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 172,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 162,450 miles

Front Tyres worn low and smooth outer tread edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 152,457 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 152,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 152,455 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 104,060 miles

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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AY59 DFN is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY59 DFN, 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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AY59 DFN is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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