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AF12 WKV

2012 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,501 mi
Last recorded130,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,741 miles

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

noise on nsf shock top mounting but security not reduced

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,022 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 99,022 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 89,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,526 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 WKV is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,400cc 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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

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

Is AF12 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WKV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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