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AK12 URD

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,167 mi
Last recorded73,167 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 69,012 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 55,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,100 miles

Engine covers fitted and under tray fitted

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,028 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,159 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cuts to outer wall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber cut and cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,198 miles

Nearside door mirror unit is damaged and loose

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 URD is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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