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AK12 BAO

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 100,385 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,313 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 86,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,147 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,555 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,836 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 74,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,465 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2015 47,126 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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AK12 BAO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK12 BAO, 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 AK12 BAO registered?

AK12 BAO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AK12 BAO safe to buy?

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