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V70 PNW

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,938 mi
Last recorded116,938 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 PNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f, n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower windscreen has chipped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require attention SOON (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 116,938 miles

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))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f, n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower windscreen has chipped

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt may require attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require attention SOON (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 108,911 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require attention (0.1 (b))

both front wiper , rubber has poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,714 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f ,n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f ,n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r , n/s/r, may require to attention (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,546 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,545 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 85,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,287 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,972 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,568 miles

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

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

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 PNW is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 PNW, 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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What year was V70 PNW registered?

V70 PNW is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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