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AK11 VZJ

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 84,922 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 84,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn

Rear various suspension components corroded

washers becoming weak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,798 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake pad worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked

Offside washer jet slightly misaligned

Rear brake discs becoming worn

exhaust system becoming corroded

minor corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,125 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2022 73,125 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,504 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush slightly detaeriorated

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

various slight oil leaks

windscreen washers weak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,392 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn and perished

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,996 miles

Both rear tyres becoming perished

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 20 Sep 2019 59,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and both rear tyres cut to cords

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,728 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s wiper starting to smear

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,438 miles

both front tyres becoming worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,099 miles

both rear brake pads appear worn and discs corroded

both rear tyres becoming worn 3mm

front brake pads appear worn and discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,820 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

n/s/r tyre becoming worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and becoming perished 2mm

o/s door mirror becoming insecure

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and becoming perished 2mm

o/s door mirror becoming insecure

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,365 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge and perishing

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

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 VZJ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZJ, 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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What year was AK11 VZJ registered?

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

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