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LA61 EXU

2011 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 EXU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 116,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 107,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Small nail in outer part of tyre tread.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes in both rear suspension trailing arms worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,564 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 37,564 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,123 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 28,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,717 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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LA61 EXU is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 LA61 EXU, 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

How do I check the history of LA61 EXU?

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What year was LA61 EXU registered?

LA61 EXU is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is LA61 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 EXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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