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WJ61 YZS

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

216,096 mi
Last recorded216,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 YZS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 216,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 216,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 204,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 192,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 177,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 177,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 161,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 147,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,711 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 138,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2019 138,158 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,099 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 136,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,690 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 117,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,233 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 50 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyre worn badly on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,039 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,654 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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WJ61 YZS is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ61 YZS, 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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WJ61 YZS is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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