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OV12 SYJ

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,726 mi
Last recorded35,726 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 28,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 28,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 27,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,763 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 25,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,950 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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OV12 SYJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV12 SYJ, 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 OV12 SYJ registered?

OV12 SYJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is OV12 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 SYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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