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AF11 XAL

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,151 mi
Last recorded167,151 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 167,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 164,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 150,203 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 150,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,432 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,083 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,159 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,750 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,839 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,453 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 XAL is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF11 XAL, 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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What year was AF11 XAL registered?

AF11 XAL is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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