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AO12 MTY

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,148 mi
Last recorded35,148 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MTY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 35,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,864 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 32,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,348 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,652 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 20,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 18,717 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 18,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm buldge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire exposed on in edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 16,480 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 23545r17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,905 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AO12 MTY is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 MTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 MTY registered?

AO12 MTY is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 MTY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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