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GF12 NZR

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,248 mi
Last recorded148,248 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 148,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 148,248 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 139,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 139,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 131,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inside edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 131,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inside edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,222 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 122,222 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 113,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,310 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 106,310 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 93,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 59,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edges (small cuts in tread) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 45,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edges (small cuts in tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 38,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 NZR is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NZR, 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 GF12 NZR registered?

GF12 NZR is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GF12 NZR safe to buy?

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