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A17 XXL

2011 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,844 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,679 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip to both disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,705 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush split, no exessive movement

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,992 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 51,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 25,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A17 XXL is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A17 XXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 XXL registered?

A17 XXL is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is A17 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 XXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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