2012 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · AY62 DCE
2012 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 172,604 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AY62 DCE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 172,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY62 DCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V70 (AY62 DCE) between September 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”.
AY62 DCE Mileage History
- 09/09/201586,760 mi
- 08/09/2016105,677 mi+18,917 mi
- 30/08/2017130,580 mi+24,903 mi
- 30/08/2017130,580 mi
- 30/03/2018135,605 mi+5,025 mi
- 04/04/2018135,608 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/2019142,269 mi+6,661 mi
- 12/03/2019142,269 mi
- 09/07/2020151,599 mi+9,330 mi
- 09/07/2020151,599 mi
- 29/03/2021152,001 mi+402 mi
- 11/04/2022153,445 mi+1,444 mi
- 04/04/2023156,428 mi+2,983 mi
- 09/04/2024161,552 mi+5,124 mi
- 16/04/2025167,186 mi+5,634 mi
- 16/04/2025167,188 mi+2 mi
- 15/04/2026172,604 mi+5,416 mi
Average of roughly 8,099 miles per year across 17 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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