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VA12 LNW

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,727 mi
Last recorded110,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 LNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 110,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,483 miles

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

rear tyres slightly stepped

Pass 8 Jul 2023 89,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 89,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,071 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 82,071 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,221 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to undo cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,689 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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VA12 LNW is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA12 LNW, 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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VA12 LNW is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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