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GJ62 TSV

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,228 mi
Last recorded149,228 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 TSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 149,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,278 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,783 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 93,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 74,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,603 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,190 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 29,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ62 TSV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ62 TSV, 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 GJ62 TSV registered?

GJ62 TSV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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