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SN 79

2011 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,846 mi
Last recorded104,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN 79
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,846 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 104,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 99,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,750 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,604 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 83,602 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,823 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,192 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn on offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,178 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 49,921 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 49,916 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 16 May 2014 43,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,342 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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SN 79 is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SN 79, 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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SN 79 is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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