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AK11 DHJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

238,165 mi
Last recorded238,165 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 DHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 238,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 233,834 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 233,733 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt actual ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 227,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 214,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 214,021 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 205,473 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 205,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 194,110 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge/shoulders

Nearside side repeater lens damaged but works as intended

Pass 7 Aug 2020 188,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 180,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 165,940 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 165,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 148,500 miles

front and rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have cracking between tread however no exposed cords.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,312 miles

both rear tyres have cracking between tread however no exposed cords.

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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AK11 DHJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK11 DHJ, 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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AK11 DHJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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