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DG62 AFO

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,557 mi
Last recorded157,557 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 AFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 157,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 150,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 142,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 136,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 127,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,202 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,201 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,107 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,720 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,938 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,544 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 AFO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,400cc 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 DG62 AFO, 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 AFO registered?

DG62 AFO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is DG62 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 AFO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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