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BX61 EJF

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,556 mi
Last recorded137,556 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 EJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 137,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 134,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 132,968 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle deteriorating, not always securing the seat belt. ON THE LIMIT (7.1.2 (d))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked and unit filling with water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,713 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 80,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,507 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,240 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,548 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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BX61 EJF 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 78.6%.

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 BX61 EJF, 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 BX61 EJF registered?

BX61 EJF is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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