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HY11 ZGS

2011 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,125 mi
Last recorded155,125 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 ZGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 155,125 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 142,316 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x metal hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 129,667 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger in front of rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look 90% worn ? ( change soon ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,692 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,263 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 96,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,975 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 79,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,609 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,432 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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HY11 ZGS is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY11 ZGS, 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 HY11 ZGS registered?

HY11 ZGS is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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