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WA12 FHM

2012 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

249,647 mi
Last recorded249,647 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 249,647 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 241,328 miles

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

Offside Rear cluster light slight damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 235,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 235,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 223,000 miles

Offside Rear brake light slight cracked

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

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 223,000 miles

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

Offside Rear brake light slight cracked

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

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2021 219,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 213,725 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 207,307 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 207,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 176,591 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 165,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 134,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,691 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FHM 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 78.6%.

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 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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

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

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