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B9 UCS

2010 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,274 mi
Last recorded167,274 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 UCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 167,274 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 167,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 159,402 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 153,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 143,014 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 22 Jul 2021 135,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,337 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 128,337 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,312 miles

225/50/R17/98W. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,719 miles

225/50/R17/98W. OF 4 OR 3 NR 6 NF 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges, possible tracking and tyre pressures. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 104,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

225/50/R17/98W. OF 4 OR 3 NR 6 NF 3mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges, possible tracking and tyre pressures. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,399 miles

225/50/R17/98W. OF 7 OR 4 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,423 miles

25/50/R17/98W. OF 5 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,423 miles

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

225/50/R17/98W. OF 5 OR 0 NR 6 NF 6mm.

ABS warning light on.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,190 miles

225/50/R17/98W. OF 3 OR 4 NR 6 NF 3mm.Wearing inner edges badly, must monitor.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 61,928 miles

225/50/R17/98W. OF 5 OR 5 NR 7 NF 5mm.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,094 miles

225/50/ZR17/98W. OF 3 OR 6 NR 4 NF 3mm.

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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B9 UCS is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B9 UCS, 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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B9 UCS is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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