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BN61 PYY

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 PYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 121,512 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 121,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 87,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 80,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,407 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,674 miles

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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BN61 PYY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN61 PYY, 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 BN61 PYY registered?

BN61 PYY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is BN61 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 PYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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