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WA12 FHJ

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,694 mi
Last recorded178,694 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 FHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 178,694 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 178,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 176,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 173,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 170,349 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 165,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,247 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 160,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

flex exhaust pipe broken

Pass 26 Sep 2018 151,171 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 151,166 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABL warning light on dash.

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

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

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

Offside condensation in offside headlamp

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,572 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,863 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 117,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,375 miles

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

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

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

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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WA12 FHJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA12 FHJ, 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 WA12 FHJ registered?

WA12 FHJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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