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W70 JAB

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 JAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,874 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 98,912 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 92,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of trailing arm bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of trailing arm bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both but more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking/perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of trailing arm bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of trailing arm bush bonding starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both but more so on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking/perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 90,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 90,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,140 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,382 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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W70 JAB is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W70 JAB, 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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W70 JAB is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for W70 JAB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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