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GJ62 VNM

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,787 mi
Last recorded162,787 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 162,787 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 162,787 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,527 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 151,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch when on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 140,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 140,181 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,017 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 131,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 120,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed onner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,459 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 111,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,144 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lamp lense cracked.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads at 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 62,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp has a crack in lense (1.2.1d)

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Fail 24 May 2017 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed as tyre bald.also cords expose through cut on outer band (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on middle band (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed as tyre bald (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner band (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner band (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp has a crack in lense (1.2.1d)

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 51,059 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)

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 VNM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VNM, 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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GJ62 VNM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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