2010 Volvo V70 · 9,437 MOT tests
2010 Volvo V70 reliability
2010 Volvo V70s fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 V70 years (9,437 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V70s: 36.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 127,682
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,437
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volvo V70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Tyres7.7%
- Suspension6.9%
- Brakes4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Steering3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.53%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.94%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.84%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.96%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.33%) · Exhaust mounting defective (6%)
Other years
Every Volvo V70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volvo V70 reliable?
2010 Volvo V70s fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 V70 years (9,437 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volvo V70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.58% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.53% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volvo V70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volvo V70 shows 127,682 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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