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AF12 NAU

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,612 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 66,528 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing + has small cut (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade smeary

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,323 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,150 miles

rear tyres perishing and have slight uneven wear on inner edges (225/50R17)

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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AF12 NAU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 AF12 NAU, 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 AF12 NAU registered?

AF12 NAU is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NAU 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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