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WG11 XER

2011 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,936 mi
Last recorded61,936 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 XER
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,592 miles

Nearside body damage

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4,advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 50,582 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure Nearside (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside body damage

Standing corrosion on brake discs

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,206 miles

Long foot brake travel

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 49,206 miles

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

Long foot brake travel

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,445 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 47,437 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Standing corrosion on brake discs

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,469 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn out of shape

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,465 miles

Both sides rear tyres slightly stepped

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 38,075 miles

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

Nearside headlight mounting broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,218 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine and under covers fitted

wipers smear slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,340 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,170 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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WG11 XER is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG11 XER, 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 WG11 XER registered?

WG11 XER is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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