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BJ11 ULZ

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,180 mi
Last recorded280,180 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 ULZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 280,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 270,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 263,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 240,966 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 240,853 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounti ng corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 220,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 19,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 176,081 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 156,191 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,191 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,958 miles

nearside front outer amber marker light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2014 114,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outer amber marker light not working

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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BJ11 ULZ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ11 ULZ, 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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BJ11 ULZ is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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