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AK11 VZL

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,365 mi
Last recorded144,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 144,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 139,586 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 134,965 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 124,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 119,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 119,351 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 115,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,936 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 95,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2018 95,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 74,567 miles

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

Front wipers not clearing very well

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 67,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and has deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 60,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,558 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cut to tread but not exposing cord

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 VZL is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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