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GJ61 RVW

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,954 mi
Last recorded148,954 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 RVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 148,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning The corner ( yellow ) light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,388 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded upper coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 129,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B. oversized crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded upper coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,281 miles

Nearside Front marker lamp inop

Fail 21 Sep 2022 121,280 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front marker lamp inop

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,603 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in zone A at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,635 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 104,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,944 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 96,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a.chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,469 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,538 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter very slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,883 miles

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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GJ61 RVW is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ61 RVW, 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 GJ61 RVW registered?

GJ61 RVW is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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