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V70 MPM

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

153,673 mi
Last recorded153,673 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 MPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 153,673 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 204,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 149,365 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 198,481 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point mount excessively corroded and collapsed.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 198,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking point mount excessively corroded and collapsed.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 139,842 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 139,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 192,499 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 192,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to next ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges bald and ply or cord soon to be exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 184,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,837 miles

Both headlamps lens condition deteriorating resulting in poor beam pattern.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 173,781 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 173,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,468 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 96,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,789 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 160,194 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 160,193 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,482 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 152,055 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 58,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,681 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 132,798 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 132,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,343 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,343 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 115,251 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,794 miles

Both front brake discs corroded, offside front very bad,inner surface flaking away.

Both front tyres worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,125 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)

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 MPM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 MPM, 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 MPM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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