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BU12 AOE

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,565 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 106,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,768 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,768 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,996 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,941 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 AOE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AOE, 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 AOE registered?

BU12 AOE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is BU12 AOE safe to buy?

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