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SYD 864

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,302 mi
Last recorded63,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 864
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 54,688 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 43,213 miles

engine x under covers fitted / nail in o/s/r tyre on side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,497 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,573 miles

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,407 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres wearing rubbing and wearing on inner wheel rims slightly

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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SYD 864 is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SYD 864, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYD 864 registered?

SYD 864 is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SYD 864 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 864 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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