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FH12 SYE

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 SYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 123,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (TRAILING ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 118,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO INNER EDGE AND CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE CRACKING AND SCREW IN TREAD,NOT IN REPAIRABLE AREA! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 118,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO INNER EDGE AND CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE CRACKING AND SCREW IN TREAD,NOT IN REPAIRABLE AREA! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side marker lamp out

Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Offside lower power steering pipe corroded & leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,075 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,075 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,254 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure CARRIER BOLT LOOSE (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perishing 245/40/18 ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,646 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,702 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 53,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,052 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

slight play in the steering rack ends

Fail 18 Jun 2015 42,050 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

slight play in the steering rack ends

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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FH12 SYE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH12 SYE, 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 FH12 SYE registered?

FH12 SYE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FH12 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 SYE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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