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AB09 YAB

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 YAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 85,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level light on

exhaust deterioration noted

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,516 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,003 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,102 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 50,102 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,111 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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AB09 YAB is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AB09 YAB, 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 AB09 YAB registered?

AB09 YAB is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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The MOT history for AB09 YAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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