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YP62 DNY

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,464 mi
Last recorded167,464 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 DNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 167,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 156,176 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 156,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 149,338 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 149,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,718 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,287 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 127,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,532 miles

rear brake discs lipped

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,532 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs lipped

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,369 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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YP62 DNY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP62 DNY, 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 YP62 DNY registered?

YP62 DNY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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