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AF12 WKB

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,080 mi
Last recorded123,080 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 123,080 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,560 miles

brake lights not operating on towbar socket.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 106,131 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front marker lights inop.

brake lights not operating on towbar socket.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread. ()

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

Offside Front door button doesnt lift with central locking.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,905 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 69,905 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,865 miles

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front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,702 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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AF12 WKB is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WKB, 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 AF12 WKB registered?

AF12 WKB is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 WKB safe to buy?

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