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GU11 LWL

2011 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,529 mi
Last recorded157,529 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 LWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 157,529 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 157,529 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,225 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 154,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 147,969 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 147,969 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 138,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 129,423 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 129,423 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,979 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 123,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 114,180 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,931 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,931 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,869 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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GU11 LWL is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU11 LWL, 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 GU11 LWL registered?

GU11 LWL is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 June 2011.

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The MOT history for GU11 LWL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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