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J40 TWG

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

175,166 mi
Last recorded175,166 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 TWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 175,166 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2024 166,745 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 154,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 146,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,532 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 119,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 116,811 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost metal to metal. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,431 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

offside front and rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,633 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,633 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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J40 TWG is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J40 TWG, 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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J40 TWG is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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