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FT61 EUB

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,289 mi
Last recorded156,289 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 EUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 156,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,154 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,264 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 134,325 miles

Central EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 25 Jan 2024 134,325 miles

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

Central EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT IN POOR CONDITION

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,389 miles

Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,203 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,451 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 35,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see front pads properly

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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FT61 EUB is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT61 EUB, 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 FT61 EUB registered?

FT61 EUB is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is FT61 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 EUB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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