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LV12 ATY

2012 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,190 mi
Last recorded154,190 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 ATY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 154,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 154,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,216 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 135,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 115,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shark toothed or feathering on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shark toothed or feathering on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 115,479 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shark toothed or feathering on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shark toothed or feathering on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral link arm front eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral link arm front eye bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,163 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,073 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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LV12 ATY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,400cc 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 LV12 ATY, 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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LV12 ATY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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