2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volvo C70 MOT pass rate and common faults

475 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 475 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed7.6%
    48 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension17.3%
  2. Tyres14.7%
  3. Brakes13.5%
  4. Lights & electrics13.1%
  5. Body & chassis10.7%
  6. Steering5.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Volvo C70?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2011 Volvo C70 cars passed their MOT first time, across 475 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volvo C70?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Volvo C70 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).