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BS53 BRY

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,212 mi
Last recorded94,212 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS53 BRY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 91,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,825 miles

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

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

n/s/f---o/s/f---o/s/r tyres pressures were very low

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2022 81,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17-----correct size is 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f---o/s/f---o/s/r tyres pressures were very low

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,234 miles

o/s/r tyre showing inner edge wear

Fail 16 Nov 2021 73,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre showing inner edge wear

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,294 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted obscuring view of vehicle structure

Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,384 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 32,384 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,739 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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BS53 BRY is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 64,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BS53 BRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BS53 BRY is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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