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AF12 VBX

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,535 mi
Last recorded155,535 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 155,535 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 155,342 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 147,226 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 147,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 139,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 139,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 130,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 123,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 115,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 109,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,053 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,847 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AF12 VBX is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 79,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 VBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF12 VBX registered?

AF12 VBX is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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