2010 Volvo XC70 · 4,622 MOT tests
2010 Volvo XC70 reliability
2010 Volvo XC70s fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 XC70 years (4,622 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 125,880
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,622
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 80% 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 XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Suspension9%
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Steering2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.74%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.54%
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 (16.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.11%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.94%)
Other years
Every Volvo XC70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2010 Volvo XC70s fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 XC70 years (4,622 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.89% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.74% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volvo XC70 shows 125,880 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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