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N40 JMR

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,526 mi
Last recorded157,526 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 JMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 157,526 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 157,526 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 154,832 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Fail 2 Apr 2025 154,832 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly loose

Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,779 miles

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

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

both rear trailling arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 136,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 133,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 130,418 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 130,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 128,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,679 miles

Under trays fitted so unable to check certain components

Fail 3 Apr 2019 126,679 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted so unable to check certain components

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,994 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 121,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,367 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,404 miles

split in n/s/r tyre outer side wall not showing cords

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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N40 JMR is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N40 JMR, 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 N40 JMR registered?

N40 JMR is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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The MOT history for N40 JMR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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