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DY11 FSC

2011 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,429 mi
Last recorded46,429 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,429 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from centre mirror ()

Central Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper side marker light out

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper chassis rail corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper chassis rail corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,004 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper side marker light not working

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 46,003 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to both headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front lights not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on outer sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from centre mirror ()

Central Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper side marker light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads and on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,984 miles

Central Upper all suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper side marker light out

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and on inner tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,560 miles

Central Lower all suspension components have surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 45,555 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working at all (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Lower all suspension components have surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner tread 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 45,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner tread 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,719 miles

Front discs corroded at edges and inner brake pads getting low

Underfloor covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,063 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim bent

Fail 5 Oct 2016 40,321 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel rim bent

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,629 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 32,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2014 23,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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DY11 FSC is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY11 FSC, 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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What year was DY11 FSC registered?

DY11 FSC is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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