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SM11 YCJ

2011 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,504 mi
Last recorded182,504 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 182,504 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 182,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 167,851 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 149,661 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 136,452 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light surface only (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 126,595 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 118,006 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 118,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,534 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 104,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,127 miles

Small crack osf fog lamp

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,053 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,603 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 36,436 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 YCJ is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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