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NJ62 NKR

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,978 mi
Last recorded139,978 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 NKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 139,978 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,933 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 118,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,261 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,526 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,526 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,624 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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NJ62 NKR is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NJ62 NKR, 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 NJ62 NKR registered?

NJ62 NKR is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is NJ62 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 NKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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