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AJ61 NUC

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,183 mi
Last recorded155,183 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 NUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 155,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 149,978 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,243 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 146,160 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 138,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 129,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 120,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 109,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 16 Jan 2019 94,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,063 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,074 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL.....

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 NUC is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

AJ61 NUC is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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