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2011 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,236 mi
Last recorded117,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PRS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,407 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 104,406 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,698 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear tyres stepped

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear tyres stepped

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,380 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,523 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,756 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 57,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,911 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2015 34,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,290 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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V1 PRS is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V1 PRS, 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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V1 PRS is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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