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GK12 URX

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

336,721 mi
Last recorded336,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 URX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 336,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 327,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

low emitter

Fail 18 Feb 2025 327,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

low emitter

Pass 16 Feb 2024 302,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 269,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 234,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 205,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 183,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low emitter

Pass 14 Feb 2019 143,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,217 miles

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 URX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URX, 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 GK12 URX registered?

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

Is GK12 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 URX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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