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CV12 ETE

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,189 mi
Last recorded195,189 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ETE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 195,189 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 195,156 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 190,473 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 178,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 178,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 165,320 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 155,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,813 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,366 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))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 120,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,338 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CV12 ETE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV12 ETE, 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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CV12 ETE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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