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AK12 VCX

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,833 mi
Last recorded221,833 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 221,833 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 214,120 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2024 203,422 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 203,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 194,890 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 185,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 185,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 174,677 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 174,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 167,439 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 147,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,684 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 125,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,000 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 VCX 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 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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