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BU12 AKF

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,467 mi
Last recorded144,467 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 144,467 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,628 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,082 miles

'Engine system service required' message on dash

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 69,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,612 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 AKF is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU12 AKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU12 AKF registered?

BU12 AKF is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is BU12 AKF safe to buy?

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