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AK11 VZD

2011 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,386 mi
Last recorded165,386 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 165,386 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear frame and all connected suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 151,149 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 151,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 123,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 123,601 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 113,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,821 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,535 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,132 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,872 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,832 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,699 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 68,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre flat at time of test no visable puncture advisory

Pass 6 May 2014 60,454 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,002 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 VZD is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK11 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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