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AK11 VZR

2011 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,683 miles

Nearside Rear roadwheel has slight damage to rim

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,621 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,497 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,818 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 70,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,730 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 66,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 54,042 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 54,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 7 May 2014 45,515 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 VZR is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

AK11 VZR is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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The MOT history for AK11 VZR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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