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AF12 YBN

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 135,640 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 111,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,537 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,196 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,578 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,584 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 YBN is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

AF12 YBN is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AF12 YBN safe to buy?

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