2012 Volvo V70 R-Design D5 2.4L Diesel · DIL 3
2012 Volvo V70 R-Design D5 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 129,663 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70 R-DESIGN D5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DIL 3 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 129,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DIL 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V70 R-Design D5 Unknown (DIL 3) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DIL 3 Mileage History
- 27/10/2023111,925 mi
- 04/12/2024121,815 mi+9,890 mi
- 05/12/2024121,815 mi
- 12/12/2025129,663 mi+7,848 mi
- 18/12/2025129,663 mi
Average of roughly 8,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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