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SO61 EKB

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,335 mi
Last recorded148,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EKB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 148,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 140,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r,n/s/r ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,683 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,754 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,424 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,061 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,494 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,949 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)

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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SO61 EKB is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SO61 EKB, 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 SO61 EKB registered?

SO61 EKB is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is SO61 EKB safe to buy?

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