2012 Volvo V70 2.0L Diesel · EO12 AAY
2012 Volvo V70 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 175,557 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EO12 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 175,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EO12 AAY Mileage History
- 23/04/2024146,351 mi
- 29/04/2025160,737 mi+14,386 mi
- 07/05/2025160,804 mi+67 mi
- 08/05/2026175,430 mi+14,626 mi
- 11/05/2026175,557 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 14,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EO12 AAY 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 (EO12 AAY) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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