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SG62 DWD

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,029 mi
Last recorded147,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 DWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 147,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 142,459 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 142,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 125,665 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 102,196 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,832 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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SG62 DWD is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG62 DWD, 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 SG62 DWD registered?

SG62 DWD is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is SG62 DWD safe to buy?

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