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NJ11 GZH

2011 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 GZH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 86,901 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 86,897 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 79,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 69,742 miles

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

Nearside Upper Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens cracked/letting in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 69,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator lens cracked/letting in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lamp cracked.letting in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1mm on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in middle band

Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,359 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 50,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 50,356 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,344 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,862 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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NJ11 GZH is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 NJ11 GZH, 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 NJ11 GZH registered?

NJ11 GZH is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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