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S55 HJC

2011 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 HJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 77,408 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 72,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 66,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,767 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 55,767 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,855 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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S55 HJC is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 S55 HJC, 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 S55 HJC registered?

S55 HJC is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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