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PJ11 KNS

2011 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,807 mi
Last recorded157,807 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 KNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 157,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 156,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 149,517 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 149,517 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 143,096 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger broken- system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 143,096 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger broken- system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,591 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 137,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,103 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,103 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,911 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 125,911 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,748 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,642 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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PJ11 KNS is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ11 KNS, 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 PJ11 KNS registered?

PJ11 KNS is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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