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K500 JAT

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,627 mi
Last recorded105,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 JAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 105,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 105,626 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 100,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,551 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 88,551 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 80,510 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 73,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 65,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,680 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 53,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to the inner sidewall , also outer sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,905 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,905 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,594 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 38,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 38,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape.2454018 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also out of shape.2454018 (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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K500 JAT is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K500 JAT, 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 K500 JAT registered?

K500 JAT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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