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BJ62 VLT

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,659 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 103,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,155 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is corroding on its inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,469 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is corroding on its inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,913 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split/pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,415 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 4 Oct 2016 56,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 501,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ62 VLT is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ62 VLT, 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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BJ62 VLT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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