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AD62 BFA

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,428 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,703 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 40,328 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,787 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 38,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 35,954 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 35,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 31,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 29,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 25,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,376 miles

no emission reading

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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AD62 BFA is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AD62 BFA, 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 AD62 BFA registered?

AD62 BFA is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is AD62 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD62 BFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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