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GJ12 WYX

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,200 mi
Last recorded66,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 WYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,435 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 61,343 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 58,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 55,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 53,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 53,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords .middle band of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 50,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers smeary

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,509 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 27,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 WYX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ12 WYX, 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 GJ12 WYX registered?

GJ12 WYX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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