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PM08 BJM

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,611 mi
Last recorded147,611 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM08 BJM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 147,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 136,570 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear inner pads appear low

Top of windscreen has bin taped

Wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2024 126,500 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,604 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 109,244 miles

Offside Front wheel arch liner rubbing on spring

Fail 3 May 2022 109,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner rubbing on spring

Pass 10 May 2021 103,616 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 99,299 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,648 miles

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,158 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,728 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,377 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PM08 BJM is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PM08 BJM, 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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PM08 BJM is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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