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AF11 VRW

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,127 mi
Last recorded166,127 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VRW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 166,127 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2025 153,983 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 153,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,298 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 145,107 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,898 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2023 139,898 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to delaminate...

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished DOM 2015/2017.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 132,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to delaminate...

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished DOM 2015/2017.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,131 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,131 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 122,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 122,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,623 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,988 miles

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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AF11 VRW is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF11 VRW, 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 AF11 VRW registered?

AF11 VRW is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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