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M18 ULB

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,748 mi
Last recorded173,748 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 ULB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 173,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged [temp repair done]

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 173,748 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern [bulb not fitted correctly] (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged [temp repair done]

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights dip beam low

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

rear silencer heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2025 153,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 153,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 145,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2024 145,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2023 136,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 136,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured /radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 134,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 20 May 2021 130,651 miles

Front oil leaks but not excessive

Fail 20 May 2021 130,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed /worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leaks but not excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2020 126,013 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Jun 2020 126,013 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 29 May 2019 114,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,535 miles

Both rear tyres inner slightly worn

Nearside Front Side marker not operating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also tyre inner worn and outer worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 100,535 miles

Both rear tyres inner slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side marker not operating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also tyre inner worn and outer worn slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 80,824 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 73,416 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,469 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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M18 ULB is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M18 ULB, 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 M18 ULB registered?

M18 ULB is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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