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NL61 KYS

2011 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 KYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,324 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 132,166 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not attached to suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 128,530 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 117,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 101,834 miles

Rear unable to check seat belts

Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,569 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,811 miles

Front BRAKE FLUID LOW

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,688 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,687 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,408 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 74,408 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL61 KYS is a 2011 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL61 KYS, 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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NL61 KYS is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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