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AK12 VLE

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 125,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 125,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 119,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,859 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 78,099 miles

Under Vehicle Cover fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 78,081 miles

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

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

Under Vehicle Cover fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 68,368 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 59,374 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,681 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 26,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,013 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 VLE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

AK12 VLE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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