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SM11 RWL

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 RWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 151,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 143,854 miles

Interior rear view mirror slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,758 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 138,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,850 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 105,639 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps when revers and rear fog light switched on (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative when side lights and rear fog switched on (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 92,797 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,536 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,792 miles

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

rear brake discs have a lip on them

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,231 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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SM11 RWL is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM11 RWL, 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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SM11 RWL is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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