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AJ61 FYB

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,240 mi
Last recorded112,240 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 109,855 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2024 109,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre size 225/50x17

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 98,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage to front numberplate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 94,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage to front numberplate (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,873 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator damaged

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,893 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,528 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 47,528 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat child seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,111 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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AJ61 FYB is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

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

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