2011 Volvo C70 · 1,719 MOT tests
2011 Volvo C70 reliability
2011 Volvo C70s fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 C70 years (1,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- 39.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 80,369
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,719
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volvo C70
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.9%
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Tyres10.7%
- Body, chassis and structure9.4%
- Brakes6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Steering2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.69%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 4.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.27%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.09%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.99%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.34%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.88%)
Other years
Every Volvo C70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volvo C70 reliable?
2011 Volvo C70s fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 C70 years (1,719 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volvo C70 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.69% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.64% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volvo C70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volvo C70 shows 80,369 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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