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DE62 MXR

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,898 mi
Last recorded159,898 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 MXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,898 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 154,280 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 154,280 miles

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

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 148,563 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,765 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,837 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing thin inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2020 136,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing thin inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2019 129,356 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 129,356 miles

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

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,862 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 118,847 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r inner cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,550 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front wipers starting to smear

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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DE62 MXR is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE62 MXR, 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 DE62 MXR registered?

DE62 MXR is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is DE62 MXR safe to buy?

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