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BV61 WAU

2011 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,369 mi
Last recorded213,369 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 WAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 213,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 209,553 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 203,850 miles

Rear Trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2023 198,381 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 196,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 196,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 186,800 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 186,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 178,159 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 172,019 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 162,300 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 150,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 130,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,462 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,462 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,390 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner egde

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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BV61 WAU is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV61 WAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 WAU registered?

BV61 WAU is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is BV61 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 WAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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