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SP61 ZPJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 ZPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 135,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at trailing arm bush (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at trailing arm bush (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 125,813 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,499 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 113,286 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,811 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in centre of screen and o/s lower corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,627 miles

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

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

headlamp height warning lamp on

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2017 60,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,778 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,267 miles

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 ZPJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SP61 ZPJ, 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 SP61 ZPJ registered?

SP61 ZPJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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The MOT history for SP61 ZPJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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