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BG60 RPY

2010 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,298 mi
Last recorded163,298 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 RPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 163,298 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 163,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,137 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 161,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 6 Nov 2023 153,710 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear seats stowed at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 153,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear seats stowed at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,536 miles

both n/s & o/s/f tyres nearing limit

o/s/f repeater deteriorating

rear xhaust mounting corroded / detached but secure

surface corrosion rear underbody components.

Fail 2 Nov 2022 141,536 miles

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

both n/s & o/s/f tyres nearing limit

o/s/f repeater deteriorating

rear xhaust mounting corroded / detached but secure

surface corrosion rear underbody components.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 135,455 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,942 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,441 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 132,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,481 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Oct 2018 126,481 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,871 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

N/S & O/S/F TYRES SLIGHT WEARING INNER EDGES

O/S/F AMBER DAY LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

N/S & O/S/F TYRES SLIGHT WEARING INNER EDGES

O/S/F AMBER DAY LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,166 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,320 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

o/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,962 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 92,962 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

amber side light o/s/f not working

bonnet difficult to secure shut (rec! inspection) a.s.a.p

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,183 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,726 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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BG60 RPY is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG60 RPY, 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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BG60 RPY is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 November 2010.

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