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AK12 BBF

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 65,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r light lens broken not effecting function has been taped over

Fail 17 Feb 2025 65,435 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r light lens broken not effecting function has been taped over

Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,057 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 62,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,620 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 36,620 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 33,409 miles

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

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 BBF 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 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

AK12 BBF is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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