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RK62 YKR

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,594 mi
Last recorded181,594 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 YKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 181,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 181,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 166,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 156,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 145,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 133,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,371 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,373 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cutting on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,814 miles

All brake pads close to wear limit

Fail 8 Oct 2015 59,814 miles

All brake pads close to wear limit

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YKR is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK62 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

RK62 YKR is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is RK62 YKR safe to buy?

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