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AK12 GMX

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,263 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,602 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 111,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessivley worn on inner edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 104,974 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,082 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 102,082 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,917 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Track rod end ball joints necking

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 GMX 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 76.9%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK12 GMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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