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AJ08 HOB

2011 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,700 mi
Last recorded92,700 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 HOB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 92,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 92,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 72,517 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,519 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 31,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 156,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,884 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,805 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 20,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,921 miles

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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AJ08 HOB is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ08 HOB, 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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AJ08 HOB is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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