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AK61 HGJ

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 HGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 147,066 miles

Front 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))

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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 137,519 miles

Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 127,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,446 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 108,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 100,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,922 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 90,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,201 miles

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

MIL LIGHT ON

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 58,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

MIL LIGHT ON

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,300 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,485 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 HGJ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HGJ, 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 AK61 HGJ registered?

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

Is AK61 HGJ safe to buy?

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