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CRR 1J

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

138,858 mi
Last recorded138,858 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRR 1J
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 138,858 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 139,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 86,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 84,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 128,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 128,166 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 112,211 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and partly covered in a protective plastic material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 112,211 miles

Fuel tank leaking protective metal guard covered in fuel. suspect plastic fuel tank may be leaking from the seem. requires further investigation (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and partly covered in a protective plastic material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,770 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 83,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Excessive corrosion on underside step (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Cargo area seat ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 78,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Excessive corrosion on underside step (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Cargo area seat ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,561 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,000 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 48,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,185 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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CRR 1J is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 CRR 1J, 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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CRR 1J is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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