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AJ12 CHG

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,255 mi
Last recorded163,255 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 163,255 miles

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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 153,782 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,455 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both strong advisories (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,587 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear`s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,386 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,277 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,374 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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AJ12 CHG is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ12 CHG, 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 CHG registered?

AJ12 CHG is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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