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AD12 BCU

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,299 mi
Last recorded160,299 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 160,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 154,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,061 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 144,904 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 134,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 116,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,063 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BCU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AD12 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD12 BCU registered?

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

Is AD12 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 BCU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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