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AK62 JZT

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,832 mi
Last recorded166,832 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 166,832 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 166,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 163,194 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 163,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 160,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 154,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,343 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 145,343 miles

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 136,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 126,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 112,504 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

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)

engine cover

exhaust brackets showing corrosion

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,919 miles

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

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,273 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 25 Sep 2015 68,273 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

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 JZT is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JZT, 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 AK62 JZT registered?

AK62 JZT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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