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AK62 LOA

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,388 mi
Last recorded180,388 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 180,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder - 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder - 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 180,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder - 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder - 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 172,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 172,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 162,734 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder - 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 162,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder - 225/50 R17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 153,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Link Bushes are Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear Suspension Assembly is Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 153,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily Grooved and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Link Bushes are Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear Suspension Assembly is Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 153,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 145,422 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 145,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 138,201 miles

Both sil's has slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,062 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 127,059 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,222 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,423 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,000 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,482 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 LOA is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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