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AK12 NBO

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,948 mi
Last recorded127,948 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,948 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 122,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,184 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Also badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 92,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,626 miles

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 NBO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

AK12 NBO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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