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AK62 KGJ

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,977 mi
Last recorded169,977 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 KGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 169,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 153,206 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 127,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 251,121 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 251,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 173,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension 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 Bush beyond service standard (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,506 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 KGJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

AK62 KGJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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