2012 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · PJ61 OVY
2012 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 118,775 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,775 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PJ61 OVY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 118,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ61 OVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V70 (PJ61 OVY) between January 2015 and March 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PJ61 OVY Mileage History
- 20/01/201558,135 mi
- 01/02/201673,822 mi+15,687 mi
- 04/02/201673,830 mi+8 mi
- 19/01/201786,105 mi+12,275 mi
- 21/02/201893,548 mi+7,443 mi
- 20/02/201999,153 mi+5,605 mi
- 03/03/2020100,492 mi+1,339 mi
- 16/03/2021101,385 mi+893 mi
- 23/03/2022102,355 mi+970 mi
- 24/02/2023107,419 mi+5,064 mi
- 03/03/2023107,429 mi+10 mi
- 21/03/2024115,809 mi+8,380 mi
- 11/04/2024115,820 mi+11 mi
- 26/03/2025118,775 mi+2,955 mi
- 26/03/2025118,775 mi
Average of roughly 5,957 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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