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AE61 GXY

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,814 mi
Last recorded166,814 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 GXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,814 miles

Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 144,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer position lamp not working

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 144,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer position lamp not working

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,254 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,049 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 117,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,659 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,429 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AE61 GXY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE61 GXY, 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 AE61 GXY registered?

AE61 GXY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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