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AF11 JLF

2011 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 JLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 158,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect near and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel near and offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 157,973 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near and offside, inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect near and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel near and offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 150,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2024 136,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 136,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 121,884 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 108,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 95,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,544 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,685 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,195 miles

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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AF11 JLF is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF11 JLF, 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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AF11 JLF is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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