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KM12 OPL

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,268 mi
Last recorded137,268 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 OPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 137,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 137,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 120,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 113,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 90,505 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Apr 2020 90,505 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 79,648 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Pass 24 May 2018 70,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 70,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also out of shape and worn to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Aero style wiper worn

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 59,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 48,039 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 36,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KM12 OPL is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM12 OPL, 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 KM12 OPL registered?

KM12 OPL is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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