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DK62 UNX

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,597 mi
Last recorded174,597 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 UNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 174,597 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 161,842 miles

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 161,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 151,724 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 149,078 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 145,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tyre and slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 142,955 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 142,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 142,934 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 142,933 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s brake disc worn thin and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wearing thin and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 141,055 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wearing thin and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,104 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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DK62 UNX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 DK62 UNX, 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 DK62 UNX registered?

DK62 UNX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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