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AK12 GJV

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,195 mi
Last recorded188,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 188,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracked on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 188,158 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. ns - 2445 45 18, os - 245 30 18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracked on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 186,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 183,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 179,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 174,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 166,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 164,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 149,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,097 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,964 miles

NSR trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

OSR trailing arm front bush badly seperating

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

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,964 miles

NSR trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

OSR trailing arm front bush badly seperating

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

minor chips in windscreen

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 GJV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

AK12 GJV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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