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BU12 AZT

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,652 mi
Last recorded117,652 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 117,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking hose at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,981 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,956 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,537 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened side clamp split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened side clamp split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,953 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,952 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 57,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,996 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 AZT 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 AZT, 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 AZT registered?

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

Is BU12 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AZT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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