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AK12 GNZ

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,861 mi
Last recorded147,861 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 147,861 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 147,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 130,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,283 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,283 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GNZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

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

Is AK12 GNZ safe to buy?

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