Volvo C70 2011: MOT failure rate for its age
35.9% of 3,027 MOT tests of the Volvo C70 first registered in 2011 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 95.1 (95% CI 89.5–100.8; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2011 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 35.9 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 3027 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 89.5–100.8) | 95.1 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 3027 |
| Rank among this model's 14 build years | 6 | of 14 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 3027 |
| Tested in 2024 | 483 | tests | median 84,821 miles | 2024 | 483 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2011 Volvo C70 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2011 were tested at ages 8 to 13 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 532 | 31.8 | 28–35.8 | 34.5 | 92 |
| 9 | 498 (rough estimate) | 33.7 | 29.7–38 | 33.9 | 99.4 |
| 10 | 507 | 34.1 | 30.1–38.4 | 35.8 | 95.3 |
| 11 | 508 | 34.8 | 30.8–39.1 | 40.1 | 87 |
| 12 | 499 (rough estimate) | 39.9 | 35.7–44.2 | 40.9 | 97.5 |
| 13 | 483 (rough estimate) | 41.8 | 37.5–46.3 | 41.8 | 100 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,027 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2011 Volvo C70?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2011 is suspension: 15.4 items per 100 first tests, against 26.8 across all build years of the Volvo C70. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2011 were tested at ages 8 to 13.
| Failure group | Built 2011, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15.4 | 26.8 | 467 |
| Tyres | 14.9 | 15 | 452 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.5 | 25.1 | 410 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.3 | 13 | 373 |
| Brakes | 8.8 | 16.8 | 267 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,027 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2011 compare with the years around it?
Among the 14 published build years of the Volvo C70, 2011 ranks 6 (1 = fails least for its age). 2010: index 96.1. 2012: index 85.1.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 96.0 | 83.2–108.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 566 |
| 2001 | 96.7 | 88.2–105.2 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,273 |
| 2002 | 95.1 | 88.3–101.9 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,927 |
| 2003 | 93.3 | 88.3–98.3 | better (rough estimate) | 3,488 |
| 2004 | 96.1 | 91.4–100.7 | no different | 4,153 |
| 2005 | 91.7 | 86.6–96.8 | better (rough estimate) | 3,239 |
| 2006 | 104.2 | 100.8–107.7 | worse | 7,933 |
| 2007 | 100.5 | 97.2–103.8 | no different | 8,464 |
| 2008 | 103.8 | 100.3–107.4 | worse | 7,594 |
| 2009 | 102.3 | 98.3–106.4 | no different | 5,820 |
| 2010 | 96.1 | 91.6–100.6 | no different | 4,643 |
| 2011 | 95.1 | 89.5–100.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,027 |
| 2012 | 85.1 | 77.1–93.1 | better (rough estimate) | 1,417 |
| 2013 | 79.3 | 69.8–88.9 | better (rough estimate) | 962 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,506 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Volvo C70 2011 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volvo-c70/2011/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
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