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GK10 VBY

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 VBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 79,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,619 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))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,950 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall not to cord

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 47,604 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,440 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Apr 2014 39,564 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,345 miles

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

damage to offside door mirror outer assembly

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to offside door mirror outer assembly

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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GK10 VBY is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK10 VBY, 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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GK10 VBY is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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