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YG61 ZFU

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,184 mi
Last recorded164,184 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 ZFU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 164,184 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 164,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 153,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 138,777 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 138,777 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,236 miles

Fuel cap cover missing

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,583 miles

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

Trims covering testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2022 107,583 miles

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

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

Trims covering testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,899 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,657 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,791 miles

emissions running to lean to pick up a reading on D.S.M.

plastic sill protectors fitted plus under trays

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,393 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 34,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,098 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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YG61 ZFU is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG61 ZFU, 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 YG61 ZFU registered?

YG61 ZFU is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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