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BJ61 YHO

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,881 mi
Last recorded50,881 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YHO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 50,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 45,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and showing signs of age cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,617 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,627 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 15,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres stepped on inner tread

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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BJ61 YHO is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ61 YHO, 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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What year was BJ61 YHO registered?

BJ61 YHO is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ61 YHO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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