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AF12 WJX

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,473 mi
Last recorded126,473 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 126,473 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,450 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 121,450 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,832 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inside edge

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,882 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 44,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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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AF12 WJX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 AF12 WJX, 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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AF12 WJX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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