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FT11 OBR

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 OBR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 178,054 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 178,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 173,592 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 173,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 162,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 162,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 150,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 150,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,390 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 131,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,212 miles

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 98,511 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2017 83,081 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,507 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

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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FT11 OBR is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT11 OBR, 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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FT11 OBR is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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