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GJ12 RZG

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 RZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 86,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,021 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 63,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,992 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly peeled

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 41,718 miles

Offside Front 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))

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,263 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,278 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres are deteriorated on sidewalls and wearing close to limit

Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,411 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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GJ12 RZG is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 RZG, 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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GJ12 RZG is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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