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Y70 VXC

2011 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,461 mi
Last recorded120,461 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 VXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,461 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,695 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 112,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 99,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 99,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 95,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,073 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,407 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,407 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,253 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
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Y70 VXC is a 2011 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y70 VXC, 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 Y70 VXC registered?

Y70 VXC is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is Y70 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y70 VXC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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