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HW61 BUF

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,500 mi
Last recorded151,500 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 151,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 131,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 115,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 97,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,037 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,594 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,686 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 29,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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HW61 BUF is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HW61 BUF, 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 HW61 BUF registered?

HW61 BUF is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is HW61 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 BUF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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