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AJ12 HWW

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,876 mi
Last recorded137,876 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 137,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 122,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,272 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 110,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,943 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 100,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,961 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,010 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,313 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 HWW is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWW, 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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AJ12 HWW is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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