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BJ59 VGY

2010 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,260 mi
Last recorded110,260 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo XC7092,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VGY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,506 miles

Service engine soon light on

Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service engine soon light on

Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,541 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,912 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 76,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,402 miles

Emissions test passed; Too clean to obtain reading or printout

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 69,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions test passed; Too clean to obtain reading or printout

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2014 40,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,035 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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BJ59 VGY is a 2010 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 92,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 VGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ59 VGY is a 2010 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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