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AK61 BSU

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,116 mi
Last recorded216,116 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 216,116 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 201,685 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre stepped

Fail 10 Sep 2024 201,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 20 Sep 2023 186,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 186,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 172,809 miles

off side front and both rear coil springs corroded

play in near side front stabiliser linkage ball joint

slight fluctuation off side front brake

Pass 11 Sep 2021 157,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 147,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 147,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 132,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,206 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 102,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,329 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,576 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,722 miles

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

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 BSU is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK61 BSU, 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 BSU is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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