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BG11 OHY

2011 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,193 mi
Last recorded211,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 OHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 211,193 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 211,187 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 198,024 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 188,055 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 174,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 159,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 144,590 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mounting at rear subframe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 137,446 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 137,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,350 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,858 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,551 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,954 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,954 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,094 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,091 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges.

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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BG11 OHY is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG11 OHY, 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 BG11 OHY registered?

BG11 OHY is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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