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BN10 VWL

2010 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

238,010 mi
Last recorded238,010 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 VWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 238,010 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 227,885 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 213,307 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2023 200,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 199,949 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 199,886 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 195,992 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 195,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 192,497 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 183,672 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 174,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear slight damage to tyre sidewall

Oil leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2017 163,539 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front knocking coming from steering rack

Offside Front tyre/road wheel has wood chips stuck between tyre and bead rim

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 163,537 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front marker light not working

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front knocking coming from steering rack

Offside Front tyre/road wheel has wood chips stuck between tyre and bead rim

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush bonding failing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 152,498 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 152,083 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings TIE ROD HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN IT (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear EXCESSIVLEY WORN ON EDGES ADVISORY

Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,691 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW 20% LEFT ADVISORY

RAER INNER PADS GETTING LOW ADVISORY

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,278 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 98,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear 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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BN10 VWL is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN10 VWL, 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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BN10 VWL is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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