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AF12 UKZ

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,279 mi
Last recorded161,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 161,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to nsf and nsr doors

Fail 20 Jan 2020 160,804 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose not fixed in holder (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

damage to nsf and nsr doors

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 75,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,552 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,352 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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AF12 UKZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

AF12 UKZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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