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FH12 SYF

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,253 mi
Last recorded152,253 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 SYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 152,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 143,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,472 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 135,472 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 118,660 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 110,811 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,841 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 56,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,790 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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FH12 SYF is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SYF, 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 FH12 SYF registered?

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

Is FH12 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 SYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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