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LM62 WUW

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,765 mi
Last recorded70,765 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 WUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 70,765 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,240 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,388 miles

exhaust emissions only just passed

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,500 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 63,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,719 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,475 miles

engine covers obscuring some items

under trays obscuring some items

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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LM62 WUW is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM62 WUW, 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 LM62 WUW registered?

LM62 WUW is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is LM62 WUW safe to buy?

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