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WP11 BSV

2011 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,244 mi
Last recorded176,244 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP11 BSV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 176,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 176,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre losing pressure ()

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 170,005 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 158,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 146,032 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 134,752 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 134,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 126,209 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 126,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 122,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,809 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 110,809 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,875 miles

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

Front discs worn

auxiliary drive belt cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 63,905 miles

N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 May 2015 47,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,754 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WP11 BSV is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WP11 BSV, 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 WP11 BSV registered?

WP11 BSV is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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