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AF62 ZXJ

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,959 mi
Last recorded131,959 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 124,793 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 114,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 May 2024 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 103,510 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced osr control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 103,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened control arm bush worn to excess and badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced osr control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,809 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 83,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr tyre separated on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os rear outer pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre separated in centre and badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both rear tyres showing cords and seperated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise frontr pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2019 74,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 65,757 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 55,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 33,647 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 ZXJ is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 AF62 ZXJ, 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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AF62 ZXJ is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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