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LM12 AUJ

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

279,994 mi
Last recorded279,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 279,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 3 Apr 2024 260,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 260,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 234,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 211,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Pass 31 Mar 2021 190,867 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 173,839 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 149,953 miles

outersill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2019 149,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outersill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,255 miles

near side front tyre bald inner edge

outer sill cover fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre bald inner edge

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,607 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,491 miles

Underbody shields fitted not allowing access to testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,453 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 99,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LM12 AUJ 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 73.3%.

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 LM12 AUJ, 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 LM12 AUJ registered?

LM12 AUJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is LM12 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 AUJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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