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AK12 YRU

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,731 mi
Last recorded152,731 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 152,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 140,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,776 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,410 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 108,901 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 99,804 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 99,804 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 91,695 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,274 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 82,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Bad engine oil leak (potential fire risk)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,258 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,472 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,120 miles

front no'plate started to separate

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate

rear brake pads low

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 YRU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,953cc petrol 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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

AK12 YRU is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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