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OU12 GGX

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,790 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 135,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,744 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2019 85,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,456 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,455 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 GGX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc 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 OU12 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

OU12 GGX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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