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BRU 626K

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,224 mi
Last recorded191,224 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 626K
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 191,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 182,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 176,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 176,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 169,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 156,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,042 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 146,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,952 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,596 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BRU 626K is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BRU 626K, 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 BRU 626K registered?

BRU 626K is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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