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AK12 TZW

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,989 mi
Last recorded191,989 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 191,989 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 191,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 162,975 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 162,971 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 134,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,183 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,223 miles

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

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 TZW is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

AK12 TZW is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 TZW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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