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S44 GEM

2010 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,875 mi
Last recorded117,875 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 GEM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 117,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 111,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocker shrouds worn both

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,351 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both close to excess (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 109,351 miles

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

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

Exhaust hangers corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both close to excess (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 102,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge advise replacement - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge advise replacement - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped and worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and misshaped

Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,632 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r tyre valves perished

n/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pads 4mm

service due

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,338 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,574 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,165 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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S44 GEM is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S44 GEM, 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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S44 GEM is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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