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GL10 VXN

2010 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,618 mi
Last recorded142,618 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 VXN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 142,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 142,616 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,468 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 141,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,168 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 135,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 122,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,010 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,009 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts on inner sidewall.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres have tread wearing lower on inner edges

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

minor damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,397 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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GL10 VXN is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL10 VXN, 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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GL10 VXN is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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