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CO51 DOE

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,163 mi
Last recorded131,163 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 DOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 131,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 131,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,453 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 121,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 121,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,398 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,684 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,553 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,884 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,651 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (3.5.1i)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack, pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,918 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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CO51 DOE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CO51 DOE, 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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CO51 DOE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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