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FT61 GYH

2011 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,138 mi
Last recorded137,138 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 GYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 137,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 123,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,415 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,168 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,422 miles

both front tyres are at 3 mil of tread

Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,747 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 22,747 miles

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

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

BOTH front tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT61 GYH is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FT61 GYH, 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 FT61 GYH registered?

FT61 GYH is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is FT61 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 GYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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