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VA11 DFN

2011 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,549 mi
Last recorded149,549 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 DFN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 149,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 137,630 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 126,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 121,764 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 116,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 112,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,351 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 106,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise some wear present to front brakes,discs and pads

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,364 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 47,293 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wont release under load (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,662 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front inner pads

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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VA11 DFN 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 82.4%.

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 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 VA11 DFN, 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 VA11 DFN registered?

VA11 DFN is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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