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P9 RER

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 RER
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 141,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 133,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 127,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 112,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 107,794 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 107,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 104,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,411 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 87,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,021 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose very light chafing

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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P9 RER is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P9 RER, 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 P9 RER registered?

P9 RER is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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