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PY61 DGZ

2011 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,731 mi
Last recorded225,731 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 DGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 225,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 218,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 211,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 204,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm of pad remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 204,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted after test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm of pad remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 198,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 198,421 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 183,048 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 183,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 176,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 158,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 120,903 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,117 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,064 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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PY61 DGZ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY61 DGZ, 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 PY61 DGZ registered?

PY61 DGZ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is PY61 DGZ safe to buy?

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