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GJ62 GTZ

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,843 mi
Last recorded140,843 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 GTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 140,843 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Fail 16 Mar 2026 140,843 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

excessive handbrake travel

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,498 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2022 135,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,456 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Fail 25 Feb 2021 132,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 3 Mar 2020 128,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,260 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GJ62 GTZ is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ62 GTZ, 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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GJ62 GTZ is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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