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GV61 YZH

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,252 mi
Last recorded88,252 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YZH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,048 miles

Front Heavy surface rust on front suspension

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,099 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 82,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,263 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 74,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 69,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,687 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in less than the requirements but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,039 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 35,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 YZH is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV61 YZH, 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 GV61 YZH registered?

GV61 YZH is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is GV61 YZH safe to buy?

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