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CJ57 MAY

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,774 mi
Last recorded180,774 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ57 MAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 180,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 169,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 169,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 152,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 152,217 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,176 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,342 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 35,639 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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CJ57 MAY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,997cc 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 CJ57 MAY, 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 CJ57 MAY registered?

CJ57 MAY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is CJ57 MAY safe to buy?

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