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RK12 ZHU

2012 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,038 mi
Last recorded83,038 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 83,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 70,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,191 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 49,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,326 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 38,326 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2016 31,594 miles

AWD fault present on dash prior to starting test

Fail 24 Apr 2016 31,594 miles

AWD fault present on dash prior to starting test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,455 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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RK12 ZHU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK12 ZHU, 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 RK12 ZHU registered?

RK12 ZHU is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is RK12 ZHU safe to buy?

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