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RF61 RMV

2012 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 RMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 122,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,007 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,227 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,392 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 74,989 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 66,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,910 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,329 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,021 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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RF61 RMV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RF61 RMV, 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 RF61 RMV registered?

RF61 RMV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is RF61 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 RMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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