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L24 CAJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

244,525 mi
Last recorded244,525 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 CAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 244,525 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 223,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 223,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 201,396 miles

Nearside Front top mount worn

Fail 3 Oct 2023 201,396 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount worn

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 178,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 153,515 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 129,050 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 129,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,125 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 111,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,163 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 95,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,542 miles

Offside Front marker light inoperative

Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front marker light inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,306 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 39,923 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,139 miles

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

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

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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L24 CAJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L24 CAJ, 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 L24 CAJ registered?

L24 CAJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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