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AK61 HJA

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,740 mi
Last recorded163,740 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 HJA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,740 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 163,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 154,748 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 147,472 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 147,472 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,817 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front trailing arm bushes at the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 127,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,361 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 105,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 91,551 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 91,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

needs tracking done when tyers are fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,285 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft seal oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,077 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 67,077 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 57,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,011 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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AK61 HJA is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 AK61 HJA, 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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AK61 HJA is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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