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X5 WBP

2011 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

394,823 mi
Last recorded394,823 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 WBP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 394,823 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 394,823 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 389,234 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 383,134 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 376,885 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 376,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 372,007 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 367,171 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 367,171 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 343,691 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side & N/Side Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 292,707 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2017 243,067 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn on edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 197,878 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 197,878 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 105,011 miles

N/Side rear tyre mishaped

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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X5 WBP is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 X5 WBP, 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 X5 WBP registered?

X5 WBP is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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