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PA55 VZR

2011 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo C7060,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 VZR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,249 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 76,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 58,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,437 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil sweat from power steering rack

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2016 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror indicator lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

stonechip in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil sweat from power steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,247 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,247 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,115 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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PA55 VZR is a 2011 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PA55 VZR, 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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PA55 VZR is a 2011 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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