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AK62 LXM

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 95,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,459 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 59,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 47,927 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,025 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 LXM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK62 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

AK62 LXM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is AK62 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 LXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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