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YP62 VMO

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,980 mi
Last recorded160,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 160,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 145,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,080 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 129,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 122,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 122,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wiper dose not clear window screen propley

Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,403 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 104,403 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,330 miles

n/s/f side marker inop

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,711 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,837 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just started to show cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,962 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VMO is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YP62 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

YP62 VMO is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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