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BU12 AOO

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 111,875 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 104,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,748 miles

Front bottom cover fitted - obscuring components

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bottom cover fitted - obscuring components

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,347 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 91,346 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,065 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,966 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 AOO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AOO, 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 AOO registered?

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

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