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HJ07 MEL

2010 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,786 mi
Last recorded33,786 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 MEL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 33,786 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 32,352 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 30,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,501 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 28,466 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,242 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 21,467 miles

Rear both tyres slight cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2018 18,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,063 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 16,063 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 15,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,861 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 9,884 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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HJ07 MEL is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HJ07 MEL, 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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HJ07 MEL is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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