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AK61 BRV

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

222,271 mi
Last recorded222,271 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 222,271 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 4000 miles remaining approximately.

Front number plate cracked/damaged.

Intercooler deteriorated.

Slight oil leak.

n/s/r brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately (possibly due to slight brake bind)

n/s/r brake slight bind.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 205,422 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front registration plate cracked.

Intercooler in poor condition.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 500-1000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 189,990 miles

n.s rear tyre 2mm /close to legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2023 189,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n.s rear tyre 2mm /close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2022 173,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin required in approximately 2-3,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low recommend replacing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2021 156,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,555 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 54,566 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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AK61 BRV is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK61 BRV, 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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AK61 BRV is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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