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SL61 TLJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,283 mi
Last recorded151,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 TLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 151,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 150,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 148,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 146,143 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 146,139 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 143,229 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 143,229 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Inner sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2021 133,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front ( inner face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 129,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 129,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 125,597 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 125,597 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 113,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,988 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,776 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,668 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,023 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,023 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SL61 TLJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL61 TLJ, 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 SL61 TLJ registered?

SL61 TLJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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