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A709 MAC

2011 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

84,677 mi
Last recorded84,677 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA709 MAC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 124,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 83,986 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,258 miles

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

unable to fully assess front inner pads

Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,226 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 75,225 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 112,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,930 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,469 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,749 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,908 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,290 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 29,868 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A709 MAC is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 A709 MAC, 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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A709 MAC is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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