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OU12 FOA

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

437,424 mi
Last recorded437,424 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 437,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 437,211 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 425,180 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 414,710 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 414,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine coming from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front fog lights not working

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 405,932 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SIDE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp flashing intermittently.

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 395,437 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 383,081 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 344,666 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 344,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 287,096 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 247,244 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 24 Mar 2020 247,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front damage to front bumper lower

emissions not detected

Pass 25 Mar 2019 187,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Feb 2019 186,490 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 186,490 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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 FOA is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FOA, 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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OU12 FOA is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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