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DA11 YEJ

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,903 mi
Last recorded57,903 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 YEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 57,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 53,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 51,287 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 50,324 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 50,324 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 48,779 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 47,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 46,093 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 46,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,908 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 37,901 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,972 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 23,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DA11 YEJ is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA11 YEJ, 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 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA11 YEJ registered?

DA11 YEJ is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is DA11 YEJ safe to buy?

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