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AF11 VTJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 116,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,984 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 84,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing am bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,856 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 62,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,868 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 50,868 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 44,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,724 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,152 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 VTJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

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

Is AF11 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 VTJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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