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P555 BMS

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,155 mi
Last recorded93,155 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 BMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,155 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 14 Apr 2026 93,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2025 86,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 81,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 81,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 71,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,461 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,461 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

operation of drivers side windscreen washer

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,704 miles

no smoke detected at time of smoke test\rear registration plate slightly deteriorated\osf panel missing from front bumper\nsf osf nsr osr tyres slightly perished in tread grooves

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no smoke detected at time of smoke test\rear registration plate slightly deteriorated\osf panel missing from front bumper\nsf osf nsr osr tyres slightly perished in tread grooves

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,855 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,855 miles

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

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

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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P555 BMS is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P555 BMS, 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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P555 BMS is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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