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MA12 CDO

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 CDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 121,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 107,978 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 107,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Head Light to High needed readjusting (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 96,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,281 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 55,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,948 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 50,948 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,490 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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MA12 CDO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red 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 MA12 CDO, 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 MA12 CDO registered?

MA12 CDO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is MA12 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 CDO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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