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B16 ARV

2012 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,373 mi
Last recorded78,373 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ARV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,706 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,665 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 71,663 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,365 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,740 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 39,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,106 miles

Child seat insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 37,106 miles

Child seat insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,871 miles

Nearside drop link has slight play in ball joint

passed emission 0.02

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,512 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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B16 ARV is a 2012 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B16 ARV, 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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B16 ARV is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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