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R30 PRW

2010 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,245 mi
Last recorded31,245 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 PRW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 31,245 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 30,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 30,433 miles

Both front wishbones, rear bushes haven slight movement

Fail 26 Feb 2024 30,421 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 30,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 29,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,262 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 29,261 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,342 miles

both rears & nearside front tyres are slightly cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2020 28,340 miles

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

both rears & nearside front tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,112 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2018 25,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 24,511 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 24,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,705 miles

nsr/osr tyres are starting too perish seek advice

Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,149 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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R30 PRW is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R30 PRW, 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 R30 PRW registered?

R30 PRW is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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