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SW61 DWP

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,355 mi
Last recorded47,355 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 DWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 47,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 43,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 41,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 41,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,533 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 34,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 14,592 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 14,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 11,463 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 9,051 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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SW61 DWP is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 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 SW61 DWP, 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 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW61 DWP registered?

SW61 DWP is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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