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GU11 LWJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,687 mi
Last recorded153,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 LWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 153,687 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 148,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2024 139,060 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 128,308 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 117,777 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 117,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,564 miles

Nearside Front chip in screen

all brake pads getting low

Pass 26 May 2020 100,150 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 92,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 May 2018 83,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2017 75,367 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 May 2017 75,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle too clean to register c/o reading.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU11 LWJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU11 LWJ, 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 GU11 LWJ registered?

GU11 LWJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is GU11 LWJ safe to buy?

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