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DN10 BGU

2010 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,439 mi
Last recorded106,439 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo V7097,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 106,439 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 106,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 zr 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,516 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounts are corroded (x2)

Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,060 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Exhaust brackets corroded & rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,172 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 87,172 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,685 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,879 miles

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,710 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,190 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slight surface rust (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 64,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slight surface rust (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,597 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tyre wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in outer tyre wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,097 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DN10 BGU is a 2010 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN10 BGU, 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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DN10 BGU is a 2010 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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