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MA62 XYJ

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 XYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,599 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts and steering knuckles corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,276 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 92,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,608 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 90,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,675 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,874 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,233 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,090 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on outer tread

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,812 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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MA62 XYJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA62 XYJ, 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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MA62 XYJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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