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GL11 RBZ

2011 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,775 mi
Last recorded138,775 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 RBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 138,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 138,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,122 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,122 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 106,079 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 99,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Distorted.

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,929 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,076 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,672 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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GL11 RBZ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc 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 GL11 RBZ, 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 GL11 RBZ registered?

GL11 RBZ is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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