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SP11 DKY

2011 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,323 mi
Last recorded156,323 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 DKY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 156,323 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 148,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 146,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 138,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,905 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 135,905 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working amber marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 132,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,735 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Offside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 119,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP11 DKY is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP11 DKY, 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 SP11 DKY registered?

SP11 DKY is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is SP11 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP11 DKY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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