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GL11 UGB

2011 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

259,803 mi
Last recorded259,803 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 UGB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 259,803 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 259,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 239,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 214,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NS & OS (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 193,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 165,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 May 2022 165,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2021 147,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 142,787 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 142,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 133,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 120,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 May 2018 120,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 May 2017 111,134 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs worn and pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,673 miles

Both rear trailing arm forward bushes are badly seperating

Minor stone chips across windscreen

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

Offside wheel arch outer trim is coming adrift

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 101,673 miles

Both rear trailing arm forward bushes are badly seperating

Minor stone chips across windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wheel arch outer trim is coming adrift

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,403 miles

Both front tyres low

Rear trailing arm front bushes badly seperating

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,842 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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GL11 UGB is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 GL11 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

GL11 UGB is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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