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AF12 YRR

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,611 mi
Last recorded140,611 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YRR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,611 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush getting weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 131,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush getting weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 122,240 miles

o/s/f track rod end rubber coming adrift

wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 100,630 miles

n/s/r trailing arm front bush separating

some judder to front brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2021 100,529 miles

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

n/s/r trailing arm front bush separating

some judder to front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,875 miles

nearside rear tyre bold inner edge, at legal limit(borderline) starting to go out of shape - recommend replace

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight oil misting to both rear shock absorbers

some wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2020 93,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre bold inner edge, at legal limit(borderline) starting to go out of shape - recommend replace

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight oil misting to both rear shock absorbers

some wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,727 miles

n/s/r shocker sweating oil

Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,456 miles

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

n/s/r shocker sweating oil

rear discs worn /pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,576 miles

headlamp beam deflector fitted to nearside headlamp

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,845 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 YRR is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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