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AJ61 FXU

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 4mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 127,645 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 127,487 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,683 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,981 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,812 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 105,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 100,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 79,878 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended taillight connection not working (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 75,460 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 65,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,379 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 35,358 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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AJ61 FXU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ61 FXU, 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 AJ61 FXU registered?

AJ61 FXU is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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