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A4 FPR

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

246,406 mi
Last recorded246,406 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 246,406 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 246,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 235,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 235,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 225,200 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 216,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split and twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 206,142 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 187,414 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 187,404 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 186,852 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2019 171,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Wear in steering rack.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 171,380 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated when presented for test.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 157,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 133,581 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 133,581 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Sat Nav (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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A4 FPR is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A4 FPR, 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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A4 FPR is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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