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AY62 DAA

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,034 mi
Last recorded151,034 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 DAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 151,034 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 151,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 142,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge off tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 142,400 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge off tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2024 135,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 129,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 120,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,859 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 110,859 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,061 miles

small lip on front discs

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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AY62 DAA is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AY62 DAA, 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 AY62 DAA registered?

AY62 DAA is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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