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AF12 VDK

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,133 mi
Last recorded83,133 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VDK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,133 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 83,123 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 80,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 80,374 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 77,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 71,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 66,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 61,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,947 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDK is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

AF12 VDK is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AF12 VDK safe to buy?

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