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CY12 LBO

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,415 mi
Last recorded217,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 LBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 217,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 202,900 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 189,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 173,436 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 173,436 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 155,957 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 155,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 138,286 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubbed inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 138,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubbed inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,148 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,148 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))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 90,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 76,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,149 miles

Nearside Front foglight and its support are broken.

unable to test sills and several underside components due to shielding.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S/F and O/S/F (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing more so on inner edge,s

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Advise to replace for next M.O.T year (2.5.B.1a)

Unabel to fully test sill,s due to trim

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 LBO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 LBO, 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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CY12 LBO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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