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RA62 DZK

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,067 mi
Last recorded116,067 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA62 DZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 108,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner and outer bands/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 100,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner and outer bands/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,465 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 60,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has 2x cuts to cords.inner edge/shoulder and outer band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr pad at 5mm;os pad at 2mm max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,738 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 50,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed over a inch of metal band showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,052 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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RA62 DZK is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,953cc petrol 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 RA62 DZK, 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 RA62 DZK registered?

RA62 DZK is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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