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BW12 FXJ

2012 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,434 mi
Last recorded39,434 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 39,434 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 39,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,884 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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BW12 FXJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BW12 FXJ, 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 BW12 FXJ registered?

BW12 FXJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is BW12 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 FXJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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