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CY12 DZB

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,453 mi
Last recorded135,453 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 DZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 135,453 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 135,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 126,767 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 126,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 104,958 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,281 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,224 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 72,205 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 72,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,007 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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CY12 DZB is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 CY12 DZB, 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 CY12 DZB registered?

CY12 DZB is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is CY12 DZB safe to buy?

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