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BC11 XJU

2011 Volvo V70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,138 mi
Last recorded189,138 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 XJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 189,138 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Trailing Arm Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 154,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 135,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,281 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 131,279 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 114,876 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 114,863 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but still surported

n/s front daytime runing light inop

small crack in lower o/s windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2017 103,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' BOTTOM OF SCREEN (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,126 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,509 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,392 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,392 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BC11 XJU is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 91,852 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC11 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC11 XJU registered?

BC11 XJU is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BC11 XJU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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