2012 Volvo V70 2.0L Diesel · VB54 CJB
2012 Volvo V70 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 99,411 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VB54 CJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 99,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VB54 CJB 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 (VB54 CJB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VB54 CJB Mileage History
- 24/10/202386,149 mi
- 30/10/202491,959 mi+5,810 mi
- 30/10/202491,959 mi
- 29/10/202599,410 mi+7,451 mi
- 29/10/202599,411 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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