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SK11 LXW

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,198 mi
Last recorded137,198 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 LXW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 137,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,900 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 117,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,498 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,498 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,837 miles

BOTH rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate.

N/S/R tyre starting to step on inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,826 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 61,579 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 26,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SK11 LXW is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red 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 SK11 LXW, 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 SK11 LXW registered?

SK11 LXW is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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