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A4 VLW

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,172 mi
Last recorded116,172 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 116,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 129,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,497 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Parking brake slightly binding.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 126,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 94,786 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 94,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 119,899 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 119,899 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,890 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,495 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 74,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,475 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,814 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,907 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,708 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre small cuts around inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,597 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check any rear seats & belts

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,522 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 34,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,684 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 48,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 22,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A4 VLW is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A4 VLW, 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 A4 VLW registered?

A4 VLW is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is A4 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VLW shows 33 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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