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PJ61 OVY

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,775 mi
Last recorded118,775 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 OVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 118,775 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 118,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 115,820 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 115,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 107,429 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 107,419 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 101,385 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,153 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,830 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,135 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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PJ61 OVY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ61 OVY, 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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PJ61 OVY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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