MOT Status
ValidMileage
189,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front orange side light not working (main white side lights ok)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear heat shield loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shields loose
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shields loose
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
washers poor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear heatshield loose
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front washers poor
minor engine oil leak from air intake hose / crankcase breather heater element
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front washers poor
minor engine oil leak from air intake hose / crankcase breather heater element
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK12 EBM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?
AK12 EBM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is AK12 EBM safe to buy?
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