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EA61 CHV

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,891 mi
Last recorded108,891 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 CHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,891 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 108,775 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 95,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 90,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,337 miles

front pads slightly worn

front tyres slightly worn

front wipers deteriorated

rear discs lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,976 miles

Offside Front Pedal rubber worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn and ageing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,433 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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EA61 CHV is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA61 CHV, 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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EA61 CHV is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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