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UR53 LEA

2010 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,312 mi
Last recorded137,312 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volvo C7064,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR53 LEA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 137,312 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (control arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 137,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (control arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,210 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 136,209 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside + nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,324 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 135,324 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside + nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,751 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 133,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,597 miles

undertrays fitted .

Pass 20 Dec 2019 131,014 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 131,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 131,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,996 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 125,548 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 125,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,067 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 42,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2013 42,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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UR53 LEA is a 2010 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UR53 LEA, 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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UR53 LEA is a 2010 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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