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BN62 BBZ

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,012 mi
Last recorded108,012 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 108,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,728 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,899 miles

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

n//sf and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished slightly/ feathering slightly on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,962 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,124 miles

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

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/f tyre worn slightly more on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly at bottom

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,286 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2020 80,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,146 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 7 Sep 2016 57,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,167 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,836 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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BN62 BBZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN62 BBZ, 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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BN62 BBZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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