2012 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · AF12 VEL
2012 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 164,512 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF12 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 164,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF12 VEL 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 (AF12 VEL) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 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: Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AF12 VEL Mileage History
- 06/12/2023139,592 mi
- 05/02/2025150,537 mi+10,945 mi
- 07/02/2025150,573 mi+36 mi
- 10/04/2026164,508 mi+13,935 mi
- 11/04/2026164,512 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,620 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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