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GL11 RBY

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,437 mi
Last recorded70,437 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 RBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,032 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 70,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,285 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 69,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,165 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,558 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,557 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 48,589 miles

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

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

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

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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GL11 RBY is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL11 RBY, 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 GL11 RBY registered?

GL11 RBY is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is GL11 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 RBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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