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RBZ 232

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,839 mi
Last recorded124,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 232
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 124,839 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 124,837 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 113,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing an indicator (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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 22 Feb 2024 102,271 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 102,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 95,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 95,816 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,174 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT OUTSIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,450 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,150 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 76,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,325 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 70,944 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside diff seal leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,940 miles

Offside Front oil leak at gearbox o/s drive shalft seal

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RBZ 232 is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RBZ 232, 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 RBZ 232 registered?

RBZ 232 is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is RBZ 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 232 shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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