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E12 MYK

2011 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,530 mi
Last recorded208,530 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 MYK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 208,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside and component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers masking some testable items

Fail 30 Nov 2025 208,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general underside and component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers masking some testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2024 199,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 191,739 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 181,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear shockers dust covers adrift

Pass 9 Nov 2021 173,225 miles

covers fitted masking some items

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 173,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some items

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,454 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 19 Oct 2020 166,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted masking some testable items

handbrake has long travel but still has reserve

Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 138,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,733 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 772,269 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 772,269 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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E12 MYK 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 70.6%.

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 E12 MYK, 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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E12 MYK is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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