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DE11 BXZ

2011 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,853 mi
Last recorded163,853 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 BXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 163,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 160,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 147,204 miles

"imbalance" noted at front brakes during roller brake test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

irregular feel/wear at offside rear tyre inner edge

slight irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2024 147,204 miles

"imbalance" noted at front brakes during roller brake test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

irregular feel/wear at offside rear tyre inner edge

slight irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2023 136,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy irregular wear at inner edge and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 136,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre ( 1x flange stud sheared ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy irregular wear at inner edge and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear ( suspect close to cords ) and general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 125,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear ( suspect close to cords ) and general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,449 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 87,449 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,649 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Aug 2018 77,313 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Nearside headlight washer cover missing

Fail 14 Aug 2018 77,313 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Nearside headlight washer cover missing

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

Offside Outer Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/45/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/45/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,699 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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DE11 BXZ is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DE11 BXZ, 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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DE11 BXZ is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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