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R8 OAN

2011 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,480 mi
Last recorded186,480 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volvo V7091,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 186,480 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 176,481 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 162,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 162,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 157,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 133,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 123,062 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 123,062 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,597 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/ front tyre worn on edge.

to exhaust mountings broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,127 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s drum stick joint

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,861 miles

headlamp washers not working but not required for test

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,393 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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R8 OAN is a 2011 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R8 OAN, 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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R8 OAN is a 2011 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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