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BF61 JWV

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 133,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 125,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 120,914 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 120,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 115,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,058 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 107,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 99,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 96,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 90,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 55,124 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,754 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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BF61 JWV 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 BF61 JWV, 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 BF61 JWV registered?

BF61 JWV is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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