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G5 SKB

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,259 mi
Last recorded89,259 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 SKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,288 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,962 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,029 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,328 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,712 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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G5 SKB is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G5 SKB, 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 G5 SKB registered?

G5 SKB is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is G5 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 SKB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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