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LK61 FRF

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,154 mi
Last recorded183,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 FRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 183,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,876 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,082 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 107,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,910 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 87,910 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,268 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,468 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,695 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,638 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,254 miles

front tyres wearing inner

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,453 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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LK61 FRF is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK61 FRF, 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 LK61 FRF registered?

LK61 FRF is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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