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BJ12 CHV

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,928 mi
Last recorded213,928 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 213,928 miles

Boot lid slightly loose held on second latch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust shield missing fixings but secure

Fail 13 Feb 2026 213,926 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Boot lid slightly loose held on second latch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective dog bone mount ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust shield missing fixings but secure

Pass 14 Feb 2025 188,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 183,239 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 183,239 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 171,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,773 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 140,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 140,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 127,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 127,639 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 118,953 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 118,953 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 104,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 92,536 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 92,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 254/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 80,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin <500 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,336 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 67,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ12 CHV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ12 CHV, 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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BJ12 CHV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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