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FG62 ALO

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,689 mi
Last recorded64,689 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 ALO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,689 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 48,952 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,486 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 44,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,858 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 39,858 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,610 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 35,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,276 miles

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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FG62 ALO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG62 ALO, 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 FG62 ALO registered?

FG62 ALO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FG62 ALO safe to buy?

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