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NU10 UCP

2010 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,013 mi
Last recorded89,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 UCP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 89,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 88,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 88,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 May 2023 88,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,125 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 87,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 86,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 85,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,557 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,556 miles

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

advise offside rear drop link

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in shoulder of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,092 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 31 Jul 2014 38,092 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU10 UCP is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU10 UCP, 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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NU10 UCP is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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