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AF12 YFN

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

238,293 mi
Last recorded238,293 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 238,293 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 231,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 227,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 215,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 207,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 207,598 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 203,659 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 198,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 190,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 185,323 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 178,951 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 178,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,127 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 YFN is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

AF12 YFN is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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