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BU12 AEA

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,357 mi
Last recorded161,357 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AEA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 161,357 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 157,490 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 156,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 137,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 137,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,512 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 125,512 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,352 miles

Emissions not detected by smoke machine, could not register the reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear light illuminated

unable to inspect/access trailer electrical socket

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,352 miles

Emissions not detected by smoke machine, could not register the reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear light illuminated

unable to inspect/access trailer electrical socket

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,296 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,391 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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BU12 AEA is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU12 AEA, 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 BU12 AEA registered?

BU12 AEA is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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