2011 Volvo V70 2.0L Diesel · FT61 GYH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent testing history indicates a decline in proactive maintenance. While it passed the October 30 2025 test at 137,138 miles, it initially failed that test due to a missing fixing on the nearside front road wheel and cracking bushes on both front suspension arms. The presence of a missing wheel bolt is a significant safety oversight that suggests the previous owner only addressed faults once a formal failure occurred rather than performing routine preventative checks. At 137,138 miles, this fifteen-year-old Volvo has averaged approximately 9,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for an estate car. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 11,300 miles covered between November 2021 and December 2022, and another 10,300 miles between December 2022 and November 2024. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which generally helps prevent internal brake corrosion and the degradation of rubber-related components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the cracking bushes noted in 2025 often lead to uneven tyre wear and handling instability. The 2022 test record already flagged three tyres reaching the legal limit with edge wear, indicating a history of neglecting consumables until they were close to failure. Inspect all wheel bolts personally to ensure the missing fixing from the recent failure was properly replaced, and check the underbody for signs of structural corrosion, which is common on Volvos of this age and mileage.