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GP59 TAU

2010 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,647 mi
Last recorded102,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP59 TAU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,647 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 101,223 miles

Offside Rear Knife blade lodged in tyre

Fail 6 May 2025 101,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Knife blade lodged in tyre

Pass 2 May 2024 100,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 96,294 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 96,293 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,402 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 90,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,650 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 82,650 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,418 miles

No acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,172 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,453 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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GP59 TAU is a 2010 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,400cc 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 GP59 TAU, 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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What year was GP59 TAU registered?

GP59 TAU is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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