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OWL 8T

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,546 mi
Last recorded156,546 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 8T
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 156,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 156,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 142,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Butterfly Bush (Borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Butterfly Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 131,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front butterfly bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 118,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop starting to perish

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,215 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,527 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 87,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,134 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,040 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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OWL 8T is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OWL 8T, 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 OWL 8T registered?

OWL 8T is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 August 2011.

Is OWL 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 8T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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