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V40 JCG

2011 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,923 mi
Last recorded132,923 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 JCG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 132,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,291 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 116,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,895 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 111,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 106,519 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 101,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose Spring clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front and offside rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2017 83,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front and offside rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,834 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread & feathering on inner shoulder

N/s/r tyre worn bald & uneven on inner shoulder

O/s/f tyre feathering on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,743 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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V40 JCG is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 V40 JCG, 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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V40 JCG is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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