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GK12 URJ

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

256,604 mi
Last recorded256,604 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 URJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 256,604 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 256,604 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 246,051 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 237,730 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 229,114 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 222,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 219,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 219,982 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 214,097 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 214,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45ZR17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 29 May 2018 194,844 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 May 2018 194,844 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 178,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 158,279 miles

Both rear tyres tread feathered on inner edges

Front brake pads close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2016 156,830 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Front Both Tyres Close To Legal Limit & Bald On Inner Edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,229 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 137,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,386 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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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GK12 URJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK12 URJ, 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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GK12 URJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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