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LJ56 LAB

2011 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,261 mi
Last recorded118,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 LAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 118,261 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 109,074 miles

both repeater outer lenses broken, not showing white light

Fail 1 Jul 2025 109,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both repeater outer lenses broken, not showing white light

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,780 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 90,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,801 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface water in lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 75,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,803 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,087 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,539 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 48,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,376 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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LJ56 LAB is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 LJ56 LAB, 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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LJ56 LAB is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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