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M7 BHH

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2816cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,932 mi
Last recorded178,932 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 BHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,816cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 178,932 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 178,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 173,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 167,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 159,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 150,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 121,675 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,147 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,301 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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M7 BHH is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,816cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M7 BHH, 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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M7 BHH is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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