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AK62 JZO

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 JZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,965 miles

HEADLAMP LEVEL WARNING ON DASH /HID/ALL WIRING ,SENSORS ,LINKAGES APPEAR OK /SEEK FURTHER AUTO ELECTRICIAN/DIAGNOSTIC INPECTION ASAP

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,328 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 113,328 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,197 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Cooler Pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre Fitted Showing Inside on outer Sidewall

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 109,197 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Cooler Pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre Fitted Showing Inside on outer Sidewall

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Bottom Bumper Damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror Unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,768 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 85,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,444 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 78,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 71,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All of them (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2017 63,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All of them (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,652 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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AK62 JZO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK62 JZO, 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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AK62 JZO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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