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AK61 PVE

2011 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,620 mi
Last recorded117,620 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 PVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 117,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,003 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shocker mountings slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 108,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shocker mountings slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,314 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,367 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,890 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 84,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,802 miles

undertray fitted engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2019 78,802 miles

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

undertray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,376 miles

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

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

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

engine cover,under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount stiff to turn (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,509 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Rear Both rear tyres outer shoulder wearing smooth.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 46,509 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

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

Rear Both rear tyres outer shoulder wearing smooth.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,632 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 38,632 miles

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

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear seat,Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt!!

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PVE is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

AK61 PVE is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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