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AK61 YRJ

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,294 mi
Last recorded163,294 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 163,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm edge worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 4mm edge worn and cut in sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lens is cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2026 163,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm edge worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 4mm edge worn and cut in sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lens is cracked

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 158,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 158,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 154,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks reduced effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 154,474 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate badly cracked/damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a stone cut deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seatbelt does not release while under load (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads obviously below 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre has nail in outer edge ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks reduced effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 147,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 147,457 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 140,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,022 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 128,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear across tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * worn very low on inner edge * (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 117,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear across tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * worn very low on inner edge * (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,682 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 103,527 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,872 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,508 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

engine light on

Fail 10 Dec 2015 71,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,665 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 53,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YRJ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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