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CU61 FYX

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU61 FYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 134,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 134,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 125,952 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 115,575 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall damage to expose cording - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread on the outer shoulder of the tyre separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,745 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 80,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,216 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,084 miles

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

both front tyres feathered edges

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 61,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,301 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,654 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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CU61 FYX is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU61 FYX, 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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CU61 FYX is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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