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165 SDV

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,416 mi
Last recorded171,416 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration165 SDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 171,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 164,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 162,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 157,390 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 151,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 148,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 138,053 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 138,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 135,766 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 135,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,132 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 129,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,734 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 111,579 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread also small cuts in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn and misshaped inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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165 SDV is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 91,852 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 165 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 165 SDV registered?

165 SDV is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is 165 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 165 SDV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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