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A1 VTX

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VTX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 132,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,950 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 126,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 121,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,514 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 104,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,524 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 56,524 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,567 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,567 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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A1 VTX is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,684 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 VTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 VTX registered?

A1 VTX is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is A1 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VTX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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