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AJ61 FYP

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,084 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 72,789 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 72,786 miles

Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both front marker bulbs (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,233 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,832 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,107 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 63,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,112 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 59,821 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in windscreen directly in front of driver (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,750 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 54,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,091 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 43,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,919 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 FYP is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ61 FYP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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