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RE61 EBJ

2011 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,556 mi
Last recorded116,556 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 EBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 116,556 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres starting to drop / wear edge treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever travel very high

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,570 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 94,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,059 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 85,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement springarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement springarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement springarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement springarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre void of tread

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner tyre void of tread

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,333 miles

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

Offsode front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 May 2017 52,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,589 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 25,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,513 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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RE61 EBJ is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE61 EBJ, 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 RE61 EBJ registered?

RE61 EBJ is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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