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BU12 AZR

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,689 mi
Last recorded117,689 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 117,689 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,357 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 112,357 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,634 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 80,037 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 58,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 40,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,831 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 AZR is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

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

Is BU12 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AZR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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