CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU62 BFM

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,744 mi
Last recorded202,744 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 BFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 202,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 195,139 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 195,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 188,913 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 182,362 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 182,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 177,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front inner shoulders bald close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 177,777 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front inner shoulders bald close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 169,921 miles

Thrust bearing noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2019 169,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Thrust bearing noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2018 165,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 162,263 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 162,263 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 161,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,637 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU62 BFM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OU62 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU62 BFM?

You can check the full history of OU62 BFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU62 BFM registered?

OU62 BFM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is OU62 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU62 BFM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU62 BFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU62 BFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.