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AJ11 XYZ

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,409 mi
Last recorded147,409 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 147,409 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT DAMAGED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS 2/3rds WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 147,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding POSS BRAKE CALIPER (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM ARM REQUIRED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AUX DRIVE BELT DAMAGED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS 2/3rds WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,179 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,799 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 124,016 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 124,013 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,340 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,316 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,117 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 59,666 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 59,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner edge brake disc slight corroded

offside front inner edge brake disc slight corroded

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 XYZ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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