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AJ60 UPY

2011 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,213 mi
Last recorded182,213 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 UPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 182,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 182,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 171,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 171,254 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 160,431 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 160,431 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 148,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 148,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 134,089 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,717 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 119,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 110,040 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 110,040 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,226 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 83,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,014 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 66,014 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,613 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes unbonding/splitting

rear brake pads worn very low

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,919 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread

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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AJ60 UPY is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ60 UPY, 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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AJ60 UPY is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 February 2011.

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