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L80 LRS

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,838 mi
Last recorded174,838 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 LRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 174,838 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 168,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 163,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 158,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 152,959 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 133,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 128,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 117,511 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,725 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L80 LRS is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 L80 LRS, 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 L80 LRS registered?

L80 LRS is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is L80 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 LRS 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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