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AF11 XZJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,400 mi
Last recorded152,400 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 152,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 150,035 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 150,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 144,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 136,909 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side have play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thinner than the rest of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 129,373 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 129,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 119,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,749 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,749 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,669 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,573 miles

no emissions detected, no print out

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,191 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 XZJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

AF11 XZJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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