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KS12 MSU

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,953 mi
Last recorded158,953 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 MSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 158,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 151,834 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 151,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,125 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,587 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 96,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge bald

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,499 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,503 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,060 miles

engine covers fitted

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

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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KS12 MSU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KS12 MSU, 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 KS12 MSU registered?

KS12 MSU is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is KS12 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 MSU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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