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K3 BYW

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,349 mi
Last recorded104,349 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 BYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 104,349 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low- discs slightly lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,054 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,832 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 90,832 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,921 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,593 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,518 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 39,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,252 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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K3 BYW is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K3 BYW, 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 K3 BYW registered?

K3 BYW is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is K3 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 BYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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