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V70 GKG

2011 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 GKG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,349 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,379 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 78,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,221 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,608 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,936 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,681 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,529 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 34,529 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 9,243 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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V70 GKG is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V70 GKG, 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 V70 GKG registered?

V70 GKG is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is V70 GKG safe to buy?

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