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AK12 JWJ

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,297 mi
Last recorded199,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 199,297 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 199,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front main beam bulb insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm/worn on outer edge almost to canvass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 186,519 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 186,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 169,537 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe hose from steering rack has misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion/rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 169,537 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe hose from steering rack has misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion/rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 159,775 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 159,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,217 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,702 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 135,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,831 miles

Engine cover fitted

N/S and O/S Track Rod End ball joint dust covers are splitting

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 122,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

N/S and O/S Track Rod End ball joint dust covers are splitting

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,943 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 85,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,598 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,598 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JWJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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