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GC02 RYE

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,669 mi
Last recorded103,669 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC02 RYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,669 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 103,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,079 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,954 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,377 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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GC02 RYE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 GC02 RYE, 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 GC02 RYE registered?

GC02 RYE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GC02 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC02 RYE 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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