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AK12 OPT

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,801 mi
Last recorded53,801 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,801 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,668 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 53,515 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 53,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks across out edge, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks across out edge, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,071 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 37,430 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 OPT 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 91.7%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

AK12 OPT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AK12 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 OPT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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