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T8 DSK

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,950 mi
Last recorded72,950 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 DSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 72,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,363 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroding/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,817 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,331 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 63,330 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge plus sidewall scuffs (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge plus sidewall scuffs (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,263 miles

Front slight smearing from front areo wiper blades both sides

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on inner edge 225/50-17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/50-17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,259 miles

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

Front slight smearing from front areo wiper blades both sides

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on inner edge 225/50-17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/50-17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at rear attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,949 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,410 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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T8 DSK is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc 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 T8 DSK, 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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T8 DSK is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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