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GJ12 OEB

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 OEB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 105,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,551 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 21 Mar 2022 94,402 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,444 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 69,001 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 50,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

Fail 1 Jun 2018 32,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 13,060 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 13,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,749 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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GJ12 OEB is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ12 OEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ12 OEB registered?

GJ12 OEB is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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