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ST 9231

2011 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST 9231
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 140,004 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,255 miles

Underside of vehicle and several suspension components rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2025 131,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle and several suspension components rusty

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,580 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,127 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,583 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 106,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,522 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,983 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3.5mm, rears perishing & n/s/f worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,779 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 89,779 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,154 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,370 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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ST 9231 is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST 9231, 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 ST 9231 registered?

ST 9231 is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is ST 9231 safe to buy?

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