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DV12 HVO

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,254 mi
Last recorded171,254 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 171,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 171,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 162,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 152,732 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 152,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 143,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,030 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 133,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 122,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 114,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Fail 28 Mar 2019 103,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,316 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions test passed, reading too low to obtain printout

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,131 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexible brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,827 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 58,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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DV12 HVO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV12 HVO, 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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DV12 HVO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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