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BV62 DHJ

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

226,819 mi
Last recorded226,819 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 226,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 211,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 195,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 178,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 162,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 150,071 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 139,627 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 139,624 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV62 DHJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV62 DHJ, 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 BV62 DHJ registered?

BV62 DHJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is BV62 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 DHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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