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AF62 ZXN

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,917 mi
Last recorded136,917 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZXN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 136,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 129,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 122,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,319 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 99,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,417 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,019 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,066 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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AF62 ZXN is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 AF62 ZXN, 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 AF62 ZXN registered?

AF62 ZXN is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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