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GU11 UTT

2011 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,507 mi
Last recorded143,507 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 UTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 143,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 143,507 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 135,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 135,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 132,348 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 132,348 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,356 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,304 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 111,417 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/sf outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,000 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 107,000 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,066 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Engine system service warning on - not engine management light.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear lamp taped in place.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,933 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,499 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,599 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,940 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 UTT is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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