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NU59 KPA

2010 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 KPA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,578 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 144,576 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 142,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 140,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 137,652 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt need re fixing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 131,388 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 131,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,688 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 113,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,441 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,112 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 42,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,399 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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NU59 KPA is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 NU59 KPA, 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 NU59 KPA registered?

NU59 KPA is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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