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OUI 7743

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,140 mi
Last recorded130,140 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7743
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,140 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 130,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 124,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 110,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,720 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,324 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,421 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,934 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,004 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on the outer edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,212 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 43,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,523 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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OUI 7743 is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUI 7743, 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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OUI 7743 is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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