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AK62 XAM

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,952 mi
Last recorded141,952 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 141,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 141,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wear to outer edge

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 135,046 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,057 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 128,054 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 119,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,911 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,394 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,491 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 17 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 51,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XAM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

AK62 XAM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 November 2012.

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