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L13 GSD

2011 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,691 mi
Last recorded131,691 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 GSD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 131,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 122,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,169 miles

o/s/r door outer trim becoming insecure

o/s/r indicator bulb and driver door mirror indicator bulb are both very faded to clear almost new orange bulbs needed

Pass 1 Nov 2021 97,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,080 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus brake disc scorred (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 77,849 miles

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

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

misting of oil under engine

Fail 9 May 2019 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

misting of oil under engine

Pass 11 May 2018 67,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 60,724 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,958 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 56,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,734 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

n/s washer jet part blocked.

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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L13 GSD is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc 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 L13 GSD, 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 L13 GSD registered?

L13 GSD is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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