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PL52 MED

2011 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,431 mi
Last recorded137,431 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 MED
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 137,431 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 137,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Bulb missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 126,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,104 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 113,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,243 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,674 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,732 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,536 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,058 miles

Offside Dipped Bi-Xenon Headlight Starting to Go Purple and Loose Intensity

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,967 miles

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,038 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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PL52 MED is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PL52 MED, 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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PL52 MED is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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