2010 Volvo C70 petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Volvo C70 first registered in 2010 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 169 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 169 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2010 Volvo C70 petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2010 Volvo C70 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres33% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension29% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes21% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics19% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors10% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Driveshafts and joints10% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Volvo C70 petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Volvo C70 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 689 | Tyres 37% |
| 2012 | 809 | Tyres 37% |
| 2011 | 1,427 | Suspension 39% |
| 2009 | 2,439 | Suspension 45% |
| 2008 | 3,073 | Suspension 46% |
| 2007 | 3,448 | Suspension 46% |
| 2006 | 3,063 | Suspension 44% |
| 2005 | 1,191 | Suspension 39% |
| 2004 | 1,442 | Suspension 42% |
| 2003 | 1,218 | Suspension 40% |
| 2002 | 753 | Suspension 37% |
| 2001 | 598 | Suspension 35% |
| 2000 | 398 | Suspension 40% |
| 1999 | 271 | Suspension 37% |
| 1998 | 151 | Suspension 36% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Volvo C70 cars first registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score