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AJ62 EWT

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,192 mi
Last recorded134,192 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 134,192 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 134,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,503 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2023 113,371 miles

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

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

shields fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil unable to fully verify due to rain water (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil unable to fully verify due to rain water (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE and badly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 100,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil unable to fully verify due to rain water (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil unable to fully verify due to rain water (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE and badly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,798 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,938 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 62,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ62 EWT is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ62 EWT, 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 AJ62 EWT registered?

AJ62 EWT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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