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AF62 YXJ

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,060 mi
Last recorded66,060 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,060 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 62,602 miles

Central Rear exhaust hangers corroded and worn thin 2nd & 3rd to last

Offside Front Inner Tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has worn out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 32,159 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,706 miles

N/S/R tyre misshaping on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,774 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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AF62 YXJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF62 YXJ, 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 AF62 YXJ registered?

AF62 YXJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AF62 YXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 YXJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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