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RV12 AKK

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,583 mi
Last recorded103,583 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 AKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 103,583 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,023 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,992 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,128 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,855 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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RV12 AKK is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 RV12 AKK, 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 RV12 AKK registered?

RV12 AKK is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is RV12 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 AKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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