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AK12 EBV

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,543 mi
Last recorded127,543 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 127,543 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 127,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 121,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,495 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 114,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 107,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,837 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,508 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,309 miles

slight power steering leak from hose

Fail 14 Dec 2018 74,309 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight power steering leak from hose

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,700 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 56,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,015 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 47,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,990 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 EBV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBV, 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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AK12 EBV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AK12 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EBV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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