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WJ12 GKZ

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,818 mi
Last recorded154,818 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 154,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 154,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 154,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 152,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp around cat loose come away rattles (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 133,664 miles

Front tyres getting close to wear indicators

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

Nearside Rear tyre had slight damage on side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2018 123,179 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 111,008 miles

Front inner brake pads unable to assess condition

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres have rim protector damage

Offside Rear inner brake pad near min thickness--disc colour suggest getting hot but free to spin

Rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 11 May 2016 99,224 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 99,224 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,516 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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WJ12 GKZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ12 GKZ, 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 WJ12 GKZ registered?

WJ12 GKZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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