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AF12 ZGP

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,415 mi
Last recorded120,415 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,241 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 112,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low and nail in tread

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

rear brake pads about 50% worn

Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low and nail in tread

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

rear brake pads about 50% worn

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,126 miles

Emission too clean

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge heavily worn tread. No tread.

Offside Front tyre inner edge heavily worn.No tread

emissions too clean

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,429 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 ZGP is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

AF12 ZGP is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZGP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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