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AV11 BEJ

2011 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 108,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 101,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,282 miles

Coil spring corroded very slight to all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,170 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 77,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre tread depths becomming low and are bald on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2014 23,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre tread depths becomming low and are bald on inner edges

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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AV11 BEJ is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV11 BEJ, 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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AV11 BEJ is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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