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YD12 WPM

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,263 mi
Last recorded173,263 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 WPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 173,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 164,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 164,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,971 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 156,933 miles

Offside Front Power steering component insecure Loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 147,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 147,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 138,362 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 138,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 130,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,438 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 119,421 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,371 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WPM is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD12 WPM, 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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YD12 WPM is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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