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NU11 VZH

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 VZH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 76,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,472 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and o.s.f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, perished and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,289 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,206 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,206 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,240 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r + o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge & cut in tread 3mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 72,240 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r + o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge & cut in tread 3mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,259 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,959 miles

child seat n/s/r seat belt not checked

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,234 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,234 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wheel arch liner conflicting with coil spring but not obstructing movement

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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NU11 VZH is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 NU11 VZH, 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 NU11 VZH registered?

NU11 VZH is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is NU11 VZH safe to buy?

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