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SY11 YBF

2011 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,372 mi
Last recorded165,372 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 YBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 165,372 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 158,572 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Apr 2024 151,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,839 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))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 139,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 139,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 137,870 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 126,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,602 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 114,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,668 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,742 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 47,741 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,943 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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SY11 YBF is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YBF, 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 YBF is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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