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OU61 XKJ

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 XKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 113,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 102,453 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 102,453 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 91,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 91,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 78,003 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 78,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 66,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,567 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,459 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 60,459 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,034 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 55,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,646 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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OU61 XKJ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 91,852 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU61 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU61 XKJ registered?

OU61 XKJ is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for OU61 XKJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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