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AK12 UPS

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UPS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 159,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,741 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 135,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,180 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,372 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 65,155 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,145 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,137 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UPS is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

AK12 UPS is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is AK12 UPS safe to buy?

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