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AF62 UBP

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,543 mi
Last recorded106,543 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 106,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 104,153 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 104,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,916 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 98,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,223 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,629 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,666 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 68,666 miles

Brake performance not tested front discs worn (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,238 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,236 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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AF62 UBP is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF62 UBP, 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 AF62 UBP registered?

AF62 UBP is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AF62 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 UBP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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