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AD12 BBO

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,190 mi
Last recorded210,190 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 210,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 209,713 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 194,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 194,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 180,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 180,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 163,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,846 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))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 133,846 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 123,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,663 miles

secondary registration plates fitted over orriginals/ front and rear

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,076 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inside edge and cut in tread to cords but within MOT specifications

new front and rear no.plates been stuck on top of old plates

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,066 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,041 miles

new front and rear no plates have been stuck on top of old plates for retest

Fail 6 Jul 2015 39,915 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AD12 BBO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD12 BBO, 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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AD12 BBO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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