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AW12 KYO

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 KYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 125,380 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 125,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,464 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,995 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,914 miles

Brake pad warning light on / Front wires broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 115,914 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on / Front wires broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 111,286 miles

Brake warning light on/Nearside and offside front warning wires broken

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on. wires broken n/s/f

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,668 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 85,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,581 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AW12 KYO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AW12 KYO, 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 AW12 KYO registered?

AW12 KYO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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