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OY10 VTV

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,430 mi
Last recorded119,430 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 VTV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 119,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 114,135 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 114,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner edge & split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 106,557 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,719 miles

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,202 miles

Rear Lower tow bar corroded

Nearside Front Amber marker/day time running lamp not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 2 Nov 2020 96,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Amber marker/day time running lamp not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Amber marker/day time running lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner raised tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear towbar corroded

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush + front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Amber marker/day time running lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner raised tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to BALD on the inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear towbar corroded

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,744 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,744 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,397 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,903 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 51,343 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2013 41,854 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low 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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OY10 VTV is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY10 VTV, 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 OY10 VTV registered?

OY10 VTV is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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