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AF12 WKR

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,055 mi
Last recorded167,055 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 167,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 164,617 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 164,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 7 May 2024 161,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 156,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 140,381 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 140,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside rear tyre castellated

Offside rear tyre castellated

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,352 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 122,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,196 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,927 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,073 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR( INNER EDGES ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner faces (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WKR is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

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

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