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AK12 MVM

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,179 mi
Last recorded149,179 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 149,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 140,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 127,292 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 117,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,660 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 107,660 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,353 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 92,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 82,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,307 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MVM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

AK12 MVM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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