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V70 KJO

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,902 mi
Last recorded203,902 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 KJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 203,902 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 192,969 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 180,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 170,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 148,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 144,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 133,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,595 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 114,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,216 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,529 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,186 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 82,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 80,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear seat belts not tested lock box fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear seat belts not tested lock box fitted

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 KJO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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