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AJ12 CHN

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,192 mi
Last recorded187,192 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 187,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 140,004 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen corner,cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2024 133,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,986 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 128,986 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,317 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,691 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,182 miles

Offside Rear light is taped up

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 119,181 miles

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

Offside Rear light is taped up

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear brake discs are liped

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,036 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs liped

Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,247 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs liped

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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AJ12 CHN is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ12 CHN, 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 AJ12 CHN registered?

AJ12 CHN is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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