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2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 NUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 169,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,002 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 150,622 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 150,622 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 143,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner tread

Fail 31 Aug 2022 143,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner tread

Pass 19 Aug 2021 136,168 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 127,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 127,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 117,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,237 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,449 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,426 miles

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

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

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BN61 NUM is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN61 NUM, 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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BN61 NUM is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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