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A11 HSW

2011 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,441 mi
Last recorded67,441 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HSW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 67,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 64,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,455 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 61,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 59,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R17 94 Y - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,526 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,007 miles

Rear slight noise from wheelbearings

Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,007 miles

Rear slight noise from wheelbearings

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,669 miles

slight noise from nearside front and offside rear wheelbearings

Fail 30 Mar 2017 38,669 miles

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

Front tyres very worn on inner edges of tread

slight noise from nearside front and offside rear wheelbearings

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 25,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,506 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm and nail in drivers tread

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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A11 HSW is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 60,644 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 A11 HSW, 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 15 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A11 HSW is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 April 2011.

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