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OU12 EUX

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,668 mi
Last recorded225,668 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 EUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 225,668 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 225,638 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 219,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 219,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 211,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 205,519 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 205,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 194,626 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 194,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear lens has damadge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 183,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 172,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 154,785 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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OU12 EUX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OU12 EUX, 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 OU12 EUX registered?

OU12 EUX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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