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SY11 YBE

2011 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

176,839 mi
Last recorded176,839 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 YBE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 176,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 176,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 167,656 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 153,064 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 144,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 120,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,989 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 90,717 miles

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover

undertray

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,853 miles

All tyre treads getting low - check regularly 235-50-18

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre uneven wear

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 YBE is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SY11 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

SY11 YBE is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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