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RJ59 XYU

2010 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,301 mi
Last recorded147,301 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 XYU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 147,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 140,082 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 140,082 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear exhaust fouling subframe

centre and rear exhaust shields not secured

Pass 9 Apr 2024 132,105 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heatsheilds not fully secure

Handbrake has long travel

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 132,105 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heatsheilds not fully secure

Handbrake has long travel

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 121,778 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 121,778 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,703 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 111,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 104,622 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,065 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 100,939 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 100,939 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyre wearing out from inner side

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,453 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,199 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,464 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,713 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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RJ59 XYU is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 RJ59 XYU, 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 RJ59 XYU registered?

RJ59 XYU is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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