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JIB 3498

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 3498
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 120,242 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 120,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 111,482 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 111,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 103,006 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,233 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,589 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 78,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 62,848 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,105 miles

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

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

unable to get smoke readings

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,223 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,384 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 35,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2014 31,440 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 24,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 24,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 23,448 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,448 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

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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JIB 3498 is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JIB 3498, 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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JIB 3498 is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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