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YG62 FZC

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,758 mi
Last recorded138,758 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 FZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 138,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 126,185 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,035 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 82,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,213 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,412 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 55,412 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 35,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,250 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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YG62 FZC is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG62 FZC, 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 YG62 FZC registered?

YG62 FZC is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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