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VE11 LYD

2011 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 LYD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 92,788 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 92,788 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing on and off (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,835 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 65,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,731 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,305 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 31,305 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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VE11 LYD is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 VE11 LYD, 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

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What year was VE11 LYD registered?

VE11 LYD is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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The MOT history for VE11 LYD 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.

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