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FG62 LTZ

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,383 mi
Last recorded160,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 LTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 160,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 155,764 miles

slight noise steering

Pass 22 Jun 2024 151,919 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 147,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 147,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 144,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 144,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 139,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 135,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,567 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 131,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 121,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,920 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 LTZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 FG62 LTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG62 LTZ registered?

FG62 LTZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is FG62 LTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 LTZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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