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AJ12 LZG

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 105,896 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 105,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 98,893 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on inside edges.

Nearside Front drop link dust cover slight cracking.

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear road springs rusty

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs have lip, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 82,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs have lip, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre has slight wear inside edges.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 76,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 76,863 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,317 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,727 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 61,727 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative LOW ON WATER (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,038 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,578 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,449 miles

Rear 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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AJ12 LZG 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 75%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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