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DA61 TSZ

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,215 mi
Last recorded172,215 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 TSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 172,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 161,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,332 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,122 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,331 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,812 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 38,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 27,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DA61 TSZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA61 TSZ, 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 DA61 TSZ registered?

DA61 TSZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DA61 TSZ safe to buy?

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