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FY12 UVC

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,572 mi
Last recorded235,572 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 235,572 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 235,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 233,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 218,973 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 213,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 206,137 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 197,469 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 173,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 141,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 106,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 106,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,922 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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FY12 UVC is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FY12 UVC, 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 FY12 UVC registered?

FY12 UVC is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is FY12 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 UVC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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