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AJ12 CHC

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,134 mi
Last recorded177,134 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 177,134 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 166,355 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 155,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 146,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM

Fail 23 May 2023 146,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM

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

Pass 24 May 2022 137,908 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 137,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 129,039 miles

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Nearside Rear TYRE 3.2MM WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 3.3MM

Pass 26 May 2020 122,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front 3mm Rear are New (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth on edges (under inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens crazed requires new headlamp to rectify (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth on edges (under inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 122,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front 3mm Rear are New (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth on edges (under inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Power mop len, pattern improved. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens crazed requires new headlamp to rectify (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth on edges (under inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 119,037 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 119,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 104,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,444 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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AJ12 CHC is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AJ12 CHC, 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 AJ12 CHC registered?

AJ12 CHC is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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