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PC51 ALE

2011 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,956 mi
Last recorded128,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC51 ALE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 128,956 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 122,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,020 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING/PERISHING SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 88,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,661 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PC51 ALE is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PC51 ALE, 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 PC51 ALE registered?

PC51 ALE is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 July 2011.

Is PC51 ALE safe to buy?

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