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SB61 OGN

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,228 mi
Last recorded137,228 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 137,228 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 132,360 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 132,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 122,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

flywheel vibrates on tick over

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,922 miles

gearbox rattles loudly without clutch pressed

warning light on dash for headlamp levelling service

Fail 16 Feb 2023 112,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox rattles loudly without clutch pressed

warning light on dash for headlamp levelling service

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,052 miles

Front Headlamp level warning lamp illuminated. Headlamps adjust automatically to correct height on start up

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 99,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 48,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,195 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 34,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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SB61 OGN is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB61 OGN, 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 SB61 OGN registered?

SB61 OGN is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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