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AF12 YRZ

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,436 mi
Last recorded145,436 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 133,654 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 133,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 97V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,413 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 124,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,173 miles

Boost pipe loose/chafing on lower engine mount

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres are almost worn down to the 2mm wear indicators ,the min limit is 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,616 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 YRZ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

AF12 YRZ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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