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SW11 CYC

2011 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,553 mi
Last recorded86,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 CYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,553 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 86,448 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just touching wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 81,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 77,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,691 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 72,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 66,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 May 2021 60,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge [stepped up tread section]

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 54,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 38,159 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge [stepped up tread section]

o/s front tyre worn inner edge ,tread worn away [stepped up tread section]

Pass 3 May 2017 26,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,717 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have cracked inner and outer walls

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracked and split inner and outer walls

Pass 18 May 2015 8,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 6,692 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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SW11 CYC is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW11 CYC, 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 SW11 CYC registered?

SW11 CYC is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is SW11 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW11 CYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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