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AK12 GME

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 147,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 147,508 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 132,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 132,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested parking brake binding, electric brake not releasing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,920 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 124,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,931 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,074 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,074 miles

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

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

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 GME is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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