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PX61 OWV

2011 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,409 mi
Last recorded160,409 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 OWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 160,409 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 160,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 150,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 150,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 140,816 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 126,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,984 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,484 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 106,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are corroded and discs lipped! also showing a 26% imbalance on the front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,945 miles

front brake pads worn unevenly

nearside front wiper smears

offside front wiper smears

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,795 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,730 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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PX61 OWV is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Bronze 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 PX61 OWV, 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 PX61 OWV registered?

PX61 OWV is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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