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AF12 YFD

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,491 mi
Last recorded195,491 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 195,491 miles

Offside Headlight has condensation on the inside, but not affecting the beam pattern

Fail 17 Feb 2026 195,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlight has condensation on the inside, but not affecting the beam pattern

Pass 18 Feb 2025 192,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 190,223 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight inbalance of 32%

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 2 ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 187,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 186,813 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 186,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 182,732 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 182,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 178,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 168,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 155,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 138,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,518 miles

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

Smear on both front wiperblades

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,930 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 YFD 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 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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