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SP60 ASU

2011 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,645 mi
Last recorded149,645 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 ASU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 149,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERNEATH CORRODED

Fail 10 Mar 2026 149,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERNEATH CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,382 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 131,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 123,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f worn inside tread, n/s/r worn inside unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 112,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,806 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,127 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,718 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 39,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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SP60 ASU is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP60 ASU, 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 SP60 ASU registered?

SP60 ASU is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 January 2011.

Is SP60 ASU safe to buy?

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