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A22 AWT

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,719 mi
Last recorded130,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 AWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 130,719 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing metallic debris.

Fail 23 Jun 2026 130,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre showing metallic debris.

Pass 1 Jul 2025 124,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm at front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm at front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2024 117,897 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,177 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,735 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 68,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm & wearing on edges 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,196 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 35,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A22 AWT is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A22 AWT, 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 A22 AWT registered?

A22 AWT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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