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FG61 EGU

2011 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,863 mi
Last recorded168,863 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 EGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 168,863 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion age related

Pass 15 May 2025 159,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears very low recommend wheel off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 159,813 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears very low recommend wheel off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 151,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play nearing legal limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres moved to rear new tyres fitted to front

Fail 24 May 2024 151,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play nearing legal limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 139,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 130,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut near to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 130,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut near to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 120,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 114,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 105,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,311 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2017 79,311 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 63,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,723 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

rear[inner] brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

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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FG61 EGU is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG61 EGU, 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 FG61 EGU registered?

FG61 EGU is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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