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AF12 ZKB

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,377 mi
Last recorded169,377 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 169,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 159,195 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 11 Nov 2023 159,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 153,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 145,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,201 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Offside Rear unable to check seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

smoke test clear

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,895 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,038 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 ZKB is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

AF12 ZKB is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is AF12 ZKB safe to buy?

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