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LP12 PWO

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,795 mi
Last recorded114,795 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 PWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,326 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 105,326 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,528 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 87,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,052 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,532 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody component corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,212 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 15 Jun 2017 52,209 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Jun 2016 43,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,284 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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LP12 PWO 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 LP12 PWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP12 PWO registered?

LP12 PWO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is LP12 PWO safe to buy?

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