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SW12 MLZ

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 MLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 104,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Inner brake back plate missing

both front brake disc surfaces in poor condition

both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

offside front side marker not working

rear brake pads getting low nearside lowest

Fail 14 Mar 2026 104,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Inner brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front brake disc surfaces in poor condition

both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

offside front side marker not working

rear brake pads getting low nearside lowest

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,212 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 98,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,396 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,876 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 81,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,077 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 76,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,462 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,279 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,261 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 65,261 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,954 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,875 miles

N/S & O/S Rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 52,875 miles

N/S & O/S Rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,752 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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SW12 MLZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW12 MLZ, 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 SW12 MLZ registered?

SW12 MLZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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