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GK11 VBA

2011 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,343 mi
Last recorded83,343 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VBA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 80,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 76,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,233 miles

fog light full of water

o/s/f cv boot pin holed

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 1 Nov 2022 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fog light full of water

o/s/f cv boot pin holed

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,776 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 69,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear indicator colour

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f brake pad on the limit

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,483 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front running light not working

o/s number plate light not working

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and casing has temporary repair (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in same 3/4 of tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres have stepped wear in treads 235/50/18 97 v Pirelli

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,673 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,065 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 40,065 miles

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

Front wipers smear

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,247 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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GK11 VBA is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 GK11 VBA, 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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GK11 VBA is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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