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VA12 BMV

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 BMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,983 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2025 78,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,824 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 70,810 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 68,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,580 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,231 miles

coolant level low

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,204 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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VA12 BMV is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 BMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA12 BMV registered?

VA12 BMV is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is VA12 BMV safe to buy?

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