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AK11 VZM

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,681 mi
Last recorded183,681 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 183,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 174,275 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 165,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads are 65% worn

Fail 10 Nov 2023 165,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads are 65% worn

Pass 22 Nov 2022 158,522 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 158,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 148,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,522 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 138,522 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 125,287 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 125,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 114,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 99,893 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2017 99,890 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2016 83,842 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 62,771 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 9 May 2014 44,108 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 VZM is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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