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DG62 AEX

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 AEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fr tyres worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose folding mirror will not lock in position (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose folding mirror will not lock in position (3.3 (b) (i))

emissions erratic

Fail 7 Jun 2023 73,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose folding mirror will not lock in position (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose folding mirror will not lock in position (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 54,402 miles

Advise front brake pads low on the inside

Fail 25 May 2022 54,402 miles

Advise front brake pads low on the inside

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,881 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre has thorn in outer shoulder marked in yellow

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,751 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 18,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DG62 AEX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 DG62 AEX, 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 DG62 AEX registered?

DG62 AEX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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