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NU61 HTE

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 HTE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,659 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2026 78,659 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2025 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 61,892 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,878 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 59,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,440 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 54,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,473 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,424 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 27,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,037 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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NU61 HTE 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 NU61 HTE, 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

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What year was NU61 HTE registered?

NU61 HTE is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for NU61 HTE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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