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SY11 PXT

2011 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,780 mi
Last recorded136,780 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 PXT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 136,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 136,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 122,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 122,525 miles

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

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,756 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above subframe. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 113,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,417 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,367 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 32,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr lamp lens cracked

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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SY11 PXT is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Green 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 SY11 PXT, 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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SY11 PXT is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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