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AF12 VBZ

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,414 mi
Last recorded46,414 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 43,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,417 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 39,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 37,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge cracked between tread

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,567 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,126 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,837 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 VBZ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

Is AF12 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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