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RK62 UBU

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,232 mi
Last recorded124,232 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 UBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 124,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 114,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 Jul 2025 114,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 107,170 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,255 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 91,255 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,249 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 80,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing exposing cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,238 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 67,238 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,765 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2016 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,395 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 33,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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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RK62 UBU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RK62 UBU, 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 RK62 UBU registered?

RK62 UBU is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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