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AK61 YRW

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,288 mi
Last recorded137,288 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 YRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above legal limit. Strongly advise replacing as soon as possible! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 130,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 127,289 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 127,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,526 miles

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Arch Liner Rubbing On Lock

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Near Edge ()

Offside Front Arch Liner Rubbing On Lock

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 107,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,762 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,634 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 69,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,160 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,383 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 54,382 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 226 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 YRW is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

AK61 YRW is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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