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FG61 NPU

2011 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,130 mi
Last recorded201,130 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 201,130 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 197,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 194,558 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 191,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 164,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 163,749 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 141,157 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 141,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 126,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,298 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Sep 2015 111,294 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR BRAKE PADS (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NPU is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG61 NPU, 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 FG61 NPU registered?

FG61 NPU is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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