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YP12 GTZ

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

239,094 mi
Last recorded239,094 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 239,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 239,088 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 225,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 209,485 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 196,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HAS SLIGHT JUDDERING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 195,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 186,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 181,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 151,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,976 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,099 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

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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YP12 GTZ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YP12 GTZ, 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 YP12 GTZ registered?

YP12 GTZ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 GTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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