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AK12 TFZ

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,953 mi
Last recorded127,953 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 127,953 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,616 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 116,616 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transmission end (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 108,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 108,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,578 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,080 miles

Bonnet open light on but bonnet in locked position when shut

Fail 10 Apr 2017 49,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet open light on but bonnet in locked position when shut

Pass 11 May 2016 38,872 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 38,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

several small stonechips in windscreen.

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 TFZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 TFZ registered?

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

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