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AE11 AYB

2011 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,380 mi
Last recorded178,380 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE11 AYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 178,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 168,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 160,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 160,542 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 151,349 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,596 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 145,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,482 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 125,482 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 111,039 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edgesp

Small stone chips in screen

Pass 22 May 2018 102,298 miles

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

tyre emergency inflation device expiry date exceeded

Pass 22 May 2017 81,586 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 26 May 2016 68,643 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 39,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 39,128 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE11 AYB is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AE11 AYB, 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 AE11 AYB registered?

AE11 AYB is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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The MOT history for AE11 AYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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