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AD12 EGV

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

381,822 mi
Last recorded381,822 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 EGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 381,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 375,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 371,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 365,885 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 365,885 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 357,506 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 357,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 347,905 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 347,905 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2020 332,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 299,187 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 247,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play in joint (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 198,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 152,248 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,744 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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AD12 EGV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EGV, 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 AD12 EGV registered?

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

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