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YD12 DCV

2012 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,431 mi
Last recorded163,431 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 DCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 163,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer 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 18 Oct 2024 157,976 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 157,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,767 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 148,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 143,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 136,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 128,278 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,307 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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YD12 DCV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD12 DCV, 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 YD12 DCV registered?

YD12 DCV is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 DCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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