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GB56 MJB

2010 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,974 mi
Last recorded41,974 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB56 MJB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 41,974 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 41,974 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,152 miles

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

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s and o/s transmission drive shaft inner cv boot perished slightly

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,426 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn slightly more on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,882 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,548 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,601 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,375 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,814 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,471 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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GB56 MJB is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GB56 MJB, 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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GB56 MJB is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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