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AF12 VBA

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 76,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,671 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,667 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VBA is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

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

Is AF12 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VBA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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