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MF61 DCV

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,903 mi
Last recorded163,903 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 DCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 163,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 163,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 154,212 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken! (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,709 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 144,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 118,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,649 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,555 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,890 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 19,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MF61 DCV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF61 DCV, 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 MF61 DCV registered?

MF61 DCV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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