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NJ12 MZE

2012 Volvo C70

Bronze Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,139 mi
Last recorded109,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 MZE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 100,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,764 miles

Offside Front slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear worn inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2024 91,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2x cracks in wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear worn inside edge

Offside Front slight wear inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,315 miles

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 50,237 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 4 Dec 2018 42,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,722 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 37,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,894 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 30,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,798 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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NJ12 MZE is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 MZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ12 MZE registered?

NJ12 MZE is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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