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E5 HTB

2011 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,704 mi
Last recorded93,704 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 HTB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,346 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 28 Oct 2024 86,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertray fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,401 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,852 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 59,842 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 44,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,391 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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E5 HTB is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol 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 E5 HTB, 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 E5 HTB registered?

E5 HTB is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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