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YP12 GVJ

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 73,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,893 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GVJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 YP12 GVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 GVJ registered?

YP12 GVJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YP12 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 GVJ 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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