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AJ61 OMW

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,741 mi
Last recorded138,741 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 138,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 134,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 May 2024 129,409 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 129,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,214 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 126,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,747 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 112,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,813 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,606 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 89,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,777 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,579 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Several chips in zone "A" (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,380 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 OMW is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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