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SY11 YBA

2011 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 YBA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 75,027 miles

Front Leak - Looks like steering rack

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Allround (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,230 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum it appears power steering fluid may have leaked into rack gaiters are they are pressurized, there is a power steering fluid seepage on the pipes and gaiters (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb not illuminating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 66,229 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended all lamps illuminated on socket tester, possible ground fault (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum it appears power steering fluid may have leaked into rack gaiters are they are pressurized, there is a power steering fluid seepage on the pipes and gaiters (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bot rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,564 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 62,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 52,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,633 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 32,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SY11 YBA is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBA, 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 SY11 YBA registered?

SY11 YBA is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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