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FG61 BHO

2011 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 BHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 142,436 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2026 142,434 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,905 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 137,311 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 132,986 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 125,701 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting very rusty but secured by one bracket each side so it's secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,042 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,042 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 109,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,526 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,355 miles

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

Smoke test clear.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,495 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 70,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,021 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FG61 BHO is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG61 BHO, 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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FG61 BHO is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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