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GU11 SKJ

2011 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

270,326 mi
Last recorded270,326 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 SKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 270,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 270,324 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 268,300 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 268,280 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 265,603 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2024 265,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 262,714 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 259,803 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 259,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (MINOR CRACKS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 257,523 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 256,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease seepage from split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 256,025 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease seepage from split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 253,756 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front headlamp dip beam bulb has slightly reduced light output

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 253,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front and offside front seat belt buckles are difficult to release under load

Nearside front headlamp dip beam bulb has slightly reduced light output

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 250,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake hose being contaminated with grease from weeping driveshaft gaiter

Offside Front drivers seat electric control switches insecure insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 8 Mar 2017 245,825 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

rear shock absorbers have slight play in the upper bushes

Fail 8 Mar 2017 245,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

rear shock absorbers have slight play in the upper bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2016 207,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 170,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 132,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front amber marker light not working (non obligatory light)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SKJ is a 2011 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SKJ, 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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GU11 SKJ is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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