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FV61 WSX

2011 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,939 mi
Last recorded99,939 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 WSX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 99,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 99,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush damaged (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 78,254 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,972 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

o/s/r suspension shock absorber bottom bush perished slightly

prop shaft rear coupling perished slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2021 38,305 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm front bush perished slightly

o/s/r suspension shock absorber bottom bush perished slightly

prop shaft rear coupling perished slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 28,136 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 28,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 25,066 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 21,973 miles

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

engine covers , sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 17,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,132 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FV61 WSX is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Bronze 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 FV61 WSX, 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 FV61 WSX registered?

FV61 WSX is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FV61 WSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 WSX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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