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L17 TWH

2011 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,480 mi
Last recorded142,480 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 TWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 142,480 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,756 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,988 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 123,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side marker not working.

Offside Rear Lamp damaged.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,249 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 108,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,259 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 83,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,631 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 30,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L17 TWH is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L17 TWH, 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 L17 TWH registered?

L17 TWH is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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