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BG59 EAC

2010 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,256 mi
Last recorded183,256 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 EAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 183,256 miles

Front subframe and multiple suspension components has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and it's close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and it's close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and multiple suspension components has surface corrosion

underside has surface corrosion in multiple places

Pass 12 May 2025 172,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust tailpipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe, multiple suspension components and underside in multiple places has surface corrosion

Fail 12 May 2025 172,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust tailpipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe, multiple suspension components and underside in multiple places has surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 164,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamps slightly hazy

Pass 22 May 2023 157,001 miles

offside headlamp beam pattern hazy

rear tyres slightly stepped

Fail 19 May 2023 156,998 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside headlamp beam pattern hazy

Pass 25 Jul 2022 147,450 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 147,450 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 133,526 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 133,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear trailing arm bushes are badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres have cords showing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 109,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,856 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,064 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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BG59 EAC is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG59 EAC, 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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BG59 EAC is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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