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VA12 DXT

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,725 mi
Last recorded128,725 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,725 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 110,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm...245/40/18 93Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 59,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,055 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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VA12 DXT is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA12 DXT, 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 VA12 DXT registered?

VA12 DXT is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is VA12 DXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 DXT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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