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NL11 BXB

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,325 mi
Last recorded161,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 BXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 161,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat down time of test

both sides sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,817 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 148,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 135,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 135,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 126,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 103,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 86,831 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,465 miles

front number plate cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,417 miles

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

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

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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NL11 BXB is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL11 BXB, 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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NL11 BXB is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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