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GF61 NXE

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,761 mi
Last recorded139,761 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 NXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 133,907 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to miss fire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,518 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 126,439 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 126,401 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 119,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 119,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 105,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,381 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 26 Jul 2016 95,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,016 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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GF61 NXE is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 91,852 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF61 NXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF61 NXE registered?

GF61 NXE is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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