CarVerify

Free Car Check

V40 COB

2011 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,087 mi
Last recorded175,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 COB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 175,087 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Under covers obscuring some components.

Fail 14 Jul 2026 175,087 miles

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

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Under covers obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 160,458 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

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

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

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2024 147,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 132,418 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 132,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 11 Jul 2022 118,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,450 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 99,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,383 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 72,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,689 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,766 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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V40 COB is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 V40 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V40 COB?

You can check the full history of V40 COB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V40 COB registered?

V40 COB is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is V40 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 COB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V40 COB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V40 COB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.