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PJ05 EAR

2010 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,339 mi
Last recorded94,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 EAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,339 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 94,334 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,693 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 78,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 73,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 69,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 66,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,599 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,235 miles

Both rear bump stops perishing

O/S headlight bulb slightly dimmer than N/S

Fail 8 Aug 2017 54,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear bump stops perishing

O/S headlight bulb slightly dimmer than N/S

Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,461 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop perishing

Offside rear shock absorber bump stop perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R and N/S/R Shock absorber bump stops starting to crack

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,640 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)

both rear bumpstops starting to perish

Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

both rear bumpstops starting to perish

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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PJ05 EAR is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ05 EAR, 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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PJ05 EAR is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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