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AJ61 OMY

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,119 mi
Last recorded131,119 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 OMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 131,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 127,267 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 127,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,645 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 108,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,681 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,897 miles

Rear brake disc lipped worn

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,896 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc lipped worn

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,049 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 OMY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

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

Is AJ61 OMY safe to buy?

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