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HY61 ZYL

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,758 mi
Last recorded199,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 ZYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 199,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 190,728 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 190,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 183,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 183,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 175,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 168,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 156,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight cracking and wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight cracking and wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 145,667 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 133,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 133,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 117,263 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 53,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,282 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 32,282 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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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HY61 ZYL is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 HY61 ZYL, 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 HY61 ZYL registered?

HY61 ZYL is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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