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YX11 WBG

2011 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,881 mi
Last recorded183,881 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo XC7084,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 WBG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 183,881 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 183,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 174,413 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 165,783 miles

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

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))

propshaft centre bearing housing corroed

Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 155,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 144,482 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 144,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 133,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 124,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 111,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,417 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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YX11 WBG 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 YX11 WBG, 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 YX11 WBG registered?

YX11 WBG is a 2011 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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