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A1 PEV

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,040 mi
Last recorded137,040 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 137,040 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 137,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 123,707 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 123,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,220 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 113,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis fault warning on dash

headlamp fault on dash

Pass 17 May 2023 92,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 78,304 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 65,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 55,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,607 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 31,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear brake light slightly dim

Pass 26 May 2015 28,897 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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A1 PEV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A1 PEV, 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 A1 PEV registered?

A1 PEV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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