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RF13 WGZ

2012 Volvo V70

Brown Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,916 mi
Last recorded176,916 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 WGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 176,916 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 176,908 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 172,476 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2021 172,476 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 164,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 159,631 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2018 150,295 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 10 Sep 2018 150,295 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 19 Sep 2017 138,769 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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RF13 WGZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Brown with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF13 WGZ, 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 RF13 WGZ registered?

RF13 WGZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is RF13 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF13 WGZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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