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DV11 VPJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Brown Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,133 mi
Last recorded126,133 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 126,133 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 118,954 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 118,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 116,947 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine poss oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 116,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine poss oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,550 miles

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,754 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2021 110,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,551 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage advise (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf,advise ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage advise (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,401 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 105,400 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,509 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,498 miles

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear brake discs starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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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DV11 VPJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Brown with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV11 VPJ, 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 DV11 VPJ registered?

DV11 VPJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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