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SP61 VMO

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,740 mi
Last recorded169,740 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VMO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 169,740 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 169,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 165,135 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 165,134 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 155,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 155,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 127,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,996 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 112,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 95,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,107 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 57,579 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 28 Aug 2017 57,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,289 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SP61 VMO is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP61 VMO, 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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SP61 VMO is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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