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L70 SSB

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,969 mi
Last recorded170,969 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SSB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 170,969 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 152,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 134,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,958 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view number of small stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn and rusty inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small areas of damage to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chips in windscreen

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,512 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 80,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,975 miles

slight leak on n/s outer c/v gaiter

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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L70 SSB is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L70 SSB, 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 L70 SSB registered?

L70 SSB is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is L70 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 SSB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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