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GN61 AVX

2011 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,160 mi
Last recorded149,160 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 AVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 149,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 149,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,755 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 136,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake slow to come off and binds.

Offside rear tyre mishaped and wearing uneven

Pass 22 Mar 2023 124,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Front power steering pipe misting of oil

Pass 8 Apr 2022 114,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,861 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both front tyres wearing more on innermost & outermost edges. Monitor) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Mounting bush bonding starting to split from casing). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (Wearing slightly out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,813 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,243 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,237 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 63,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,878 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,368 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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GN61 AVX is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN61 AVX, 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 GN61 AVX registered?

GN61 AVX is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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