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AK12 NCA

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,330 mi
Last recorded155,330 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 155,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 149,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 149,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 147,031 miles

Rear Both tyres feathering slightly on inside edge

Fail 16 Jul 2020 147,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both tyres feathering slightly on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,121 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,332 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 100,316 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wipers slightly smeary but drivers view of the road acceptable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre smooth on inner edge and worn unevenly 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,265 miles

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

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 NCA is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

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

Is AK12 NCA safe to buy?

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