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V70 GPM

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,954 mi
Last recorded52,954 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 GPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and scrubbing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 49,088 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 49,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both do not have a kite mark (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 46,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 42,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,309 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some play nearside and offside front lower arm ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 32,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 30,402 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,338 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 27,338 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,542 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 25,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,978 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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V70 GPM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V70 GPM, 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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V70 GPM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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