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OV61 CWT

2011 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,877 mi
Last recorded144,877 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 CWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,877 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,079 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 143,079 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,328 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 129,328 miles

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

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

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))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 108,301 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,756 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,451 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 77,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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 ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,524 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 70,524 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear 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 ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,820 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre is badly worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 45,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,518 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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OV61 CWT is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV61 CWT, 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 OV61 CWT registered?

OV61 CWT is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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