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SP07 CAZ

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,174 mi
Last recorded191,174 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 CAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 191,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 181,342 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 168,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 156,931 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 146,493 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 126,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 114,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,500 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 105,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing slider retaining rubbers (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,302 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,591 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP07 CAZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP07 CAZ, 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 SP07 CAZ registered?

SP07 CAZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SP07 CAZ safe to buy?

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