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SX61 MZT

2011 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,236 mi
Last recorded104,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX61 MZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,544 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 97,535 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 95,345 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,251 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,771 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 85,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Clasp will not release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,622 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 45,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,695 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 24,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,697 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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SX61 MZT is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SX61 MZT, 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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SX61 MZT is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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