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AJ11 WRE

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,242 mi
Last recorded216,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 WRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 216,242 miles

Front Upper both the n/s and o/s strut top bearing partly seized

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear heatshield loose

Fail 7 Jul 2026 216,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper both the n/s and o/s strut top bearing partly seized

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2025 198,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 180,837 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 165,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 165,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 149,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both the n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 149,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both the n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 125,202 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r handbrake seized on and unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,285 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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AJ11 WRE is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ11 WRE, 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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AJ11 WRE is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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