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N28 AKS

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,833 mi
Last recorded120,833 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 AKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 120,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,962 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 113,953 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,531 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 108,521 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 103,646 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,144 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,959 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 23 Jun 2017 69,394 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,486 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,190 miles

Windscreen cracked outwith persribed area.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked outwith persribed area.

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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N28 AKS is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 N28 AKS, 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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N28 AKS is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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