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W16 BCL

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 BCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,758 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Dec 2024 84,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,674 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test Cover fitted over tow bar ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight movement up and down felt at steering wheel but not excessive

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,797 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,848 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 62,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,587 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,485 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 36,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower/Engine covers

o/s/f tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,173 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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W16 BCL is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 W16 BCL, 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 W16 BCL registered?

W16 BCL is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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