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AJ61 NWU

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,031 mi
Last recorded133,031 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 133,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 126,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,989 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,489 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,417 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 and perished sidewalls slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 85,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,723 miles

Nearside Rear Childs seat fitted , full check of belt not carried out

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NWU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NWU, 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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AJ61 NWU is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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