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M111 DXO

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,749 mi
Last recorded152,749 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 DXO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 152,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 146,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 140,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 125,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 117,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 108,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,130 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 98,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,340 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 87,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F outer pad almost 100% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR and NSF Tyres Both 3mm

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR and NSF Tyres Both 3mm

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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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M111 DXO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M111 DXO, 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 M111 DXO registered?

M111 DXO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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