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AU12 ALO

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,118 mi
Last recorded161,118 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ALO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 161,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 157,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 157,645 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 154,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,330 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear both indicators faded almost white

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front side marker lights not working

both rear trailing arm bush brackets broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,187 miles

both alloy brackets(next to rear trailing arm bushes)broken

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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AU12 ALO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU12 ALO, 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 AU12 ALO registered?

AU12 ALO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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