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AF12 VCY

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VCY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 151,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive also slight weep from power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,676 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also slight weep from power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 134,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,392 miles

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

windscreen coming loose at top

Fail 20 Mar 2018 73,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

windscreen coming loose at top

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,991 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,123 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,402 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Feb 2015 39,402 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VCY is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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