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GF12 NZJ

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,228 mi
Last recorded163,228 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 163,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre-deep cut.

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres -numerous cuts.

Fail 8 May 2026 163,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre-deep cut.

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres -numerous cuts.

Pass 12 May 2025 141,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheelrim-welded repair.

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 141,943 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheelrim-welded repair.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 122,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 105,227 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear indicator faded.

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

condensation in front foglights.

Fail 15 May 2023 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. 225/50/17. Powertrac. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear indicator faded.

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

condensation in front foglights.

Pass 16 May 2022 92,210 miles

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

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

front undertray fitted obscuring view.

Fail 16 May 2022 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front undertray fitted obscuring view.

Pass 27 May 2021 79,451 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 60,418 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 60,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 50,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 40,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,169 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 23,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GF12 NZJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF12 NZJ, 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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GF12 NZJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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