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RK61 RCX

2011 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 RCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,861 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

o/s/r light lense cracked on corner

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 27 Nov 2024 92,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

o/s/r light lense cracked on corner

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,552 miles

Nearside Front hub assembly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub assembly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 87,549 miles

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

Nearside Front hub assembly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub assembly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 79,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge Worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 75,608 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,260 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,842 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,013 miles

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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RK61 RCX is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK61 RCX, 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 RK61 RCX registered?

RK61 RCX is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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