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NL61 WSF

2011 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,048 mi
Last recorded156,048 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 WSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 156,048 miles

Damage to Offside rear sill/wheel arch

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 141,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 141,094 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mid hanger adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 130,956 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 129,029 miles

Front BOTH tyre walls cracking

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

Nearside Front slight damage to outer tyre wall

Fail 2 Jun 2023 129,029 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front BOTH tyre walls cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,253 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 84,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,276 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 57,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 40,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slight smearing

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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NL61 WSF is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NL61 WSF, 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 NL61 WSF registered?

NL61 WSF is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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