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2012 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration SW12MLZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 13 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,220 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads getting low nearside lowest
- offside front side marker not working
- both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
- both front brake disc surfaces in poor condition
- Offside Front Inner brake back plate missing
- Nearside Rear Upper exhaust bracket broken
14 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 104,220 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner brake back plate missing
- Nearside Rear Upper exhaust bracket broken
- rear brake pads getting low nearside lowest
- offside front side marker not working
- both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
- both front brake disc surfaces in poor condition
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,212 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,396 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,876 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023 15 Jun 202626 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,077 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023 15 Jun 20263 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
29 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,462 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
20 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,279 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,261 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 15 Jun 20261 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,954 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,875 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S & O/S Rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge.
5 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,875 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S & O/S Rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edge.
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,274 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017 15 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,752 MI
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SW12MLZ was registered on 2012-08-16
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