2011 Volvo XC70 · 5,896 MOT tests
2011 Volvo XC70 reliability
2011 Volvo XC70s fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 XC70 years (5,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 27.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 113,584
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,896
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.1%
- Suspension9.2%
- Tyres5.5%
- Brakes3.7%
- Steering3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.04%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.76%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.73%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.56%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.55%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.41%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.77%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2011 Volvo XC70s fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 XC70 years (5,896 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.38% of tests), position lamp not working (3.97% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volvo XC70 shows 113,584 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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