CarVerify

Free Car Check

R8 TOM

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,495 mi
Last recorded37,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationR8 TOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 37,495 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 36,750 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum topped up (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,613 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,583 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 30,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear alloy road wheel outer face slightly damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2021 28,882 miles

Slight binding rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside rear alloy wheel and tyre sidewall)(outer

Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 19,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,701 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

Damage on outer side wall on O/S/F tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 12,580 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

R8 TOM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R8 TOM, 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 R8 TOM?

You can check the full history of R8 TOM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R8 TOM registered?

R8 TOM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is R8 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 TOM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R8 TOM 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 R8 TOM. 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.