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AF12 WKE

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,725 mi
Last recorded152,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 152,725 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded to outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2025 152,725 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded to outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 148,681 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2024 148,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,560 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2023 141,559 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,834 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 129,388 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 129,388 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,907 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, minor corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,907 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, minor corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,199 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly low on inside edges

Fail 14 Sep 2018 92,199 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing slightly low on inside edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,913 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,638 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 WKE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF12 WKE, 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 WKE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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