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WJ12 VVU

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 143,662 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both NS and OS bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 140,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,206 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,288 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,338 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,566 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,043 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 VVU is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ12 VVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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