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AF12 ZGV

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,450 mi
Last recorded143,450 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 143,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,352 miles

slight exhaust blow from flange

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 88,486 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 88,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,356 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 76,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,444 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 67,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,488 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,300 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 ZGV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

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

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