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FY61 LYK

2011 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,567 mi
Last recorded67,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,567 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 63,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 55,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened section of brake disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened section of brake disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,663 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 44,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,274 miles

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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FY61 LYK is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 FY61 LYK, 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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FY61 LYK is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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