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AK12 NCD

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,475 mi
Last recorded85,475 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,475 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 83,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 80,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 77,565 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 77,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 74,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 74,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Unable to carry out full inspection to rear seats/belts due to seats being folded down with items on top

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,819 miles

Nearside wiper blade becoming perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slightly uneven wear to both rear tyres

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 NCD is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK12 NCD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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