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VE11 VCU

2011 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,949 mi
Last recorded159,949 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 159,894 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (perishing) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 146,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush bonding separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush out of its housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 136,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 136,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 126,312 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 126,312 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,188 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade poor to clear screen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

maintenance overdue

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 VCU is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCU, 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 VE11 VCU registered?

VE11 VCU is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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