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GV61 YCX

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,290 mi
Last recorded140,290 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 123,532 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,563 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer leaking grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside of windscreen outside of the swept area

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,970 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 25,970 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,714 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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GV61 YCX is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV61 YCX, 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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GV61 YCX is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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