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DV61 UTW

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,097 mi
Last recorded55,097 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 UTW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,097 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2024 47,815 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 47,815 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 43,847 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 43,847 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached refit (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 42,531 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 41,626 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 40,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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DV61 UTW is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV61 UTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV61 UTW registered?

DV61 UTW is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is DV61 UTW safe to buy?

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