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AK11 LHY

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,286 mi
Last recorded205,286 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 LHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 205,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front number plate has slight damage.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 202,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 192,376 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 192,359 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 177,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 159,370 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 150,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 150,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 130,623 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to un-bond

Pass 11 May 2018 112,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,346 miles

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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AK11 LHY is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK11 LHY, 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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AK11 LHY is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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