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GN61 ARX

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,404 mi
Last recorded138,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 ARX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 138,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 123,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 110,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2023 103,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 103,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 96,498 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 96,498 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 89,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,041 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,875 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,577 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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GN61 ARX is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN61 ARX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN61 ARX registered?

GN61 ARX is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GN61 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN61 ARX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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