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7 GRT

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 GRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 129,862 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (Both Offside and Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 129,862 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (mounting bracket missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (mounting bracket missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (Both Offside and Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working washer bottle leaking. (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,727 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,602 miles

Both rear trailing arm, front bushes worn

Obstruction in windscreen, not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,318 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,686 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 22,828 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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7 GRT is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 89,810 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 7 GRT, 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 14 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 7 GRT registered?

7 GRT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is 7 GRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 GRT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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