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A16 JCU

2011 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,769 mi
Last recorded182,769 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 JCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 182,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 182,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 168,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 158,257 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 158,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 148,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 136,762 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 136,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requirements only just met (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 126,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 126,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 103,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,647 miles

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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A16 JCU is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A16 JCU, 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.

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A16 JCU is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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