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RV12 BJJ

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,409 mi
Last recorded53,409 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 BJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 53,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 50,594 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,088 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,461 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 45,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 43,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 36,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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RV12 BJJ is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV12 BJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV12 BJJ registered?

RV12 BJJ is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is RV12 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 BJJ 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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