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GK11 VBZ

2011 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,116 mi
Last recorded64,116 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,116 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 62,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 62,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,796 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,566 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 55,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,613 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 39,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 18,957 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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GK11 VBZ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK11 VBZ, 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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GK11 VBZ is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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