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AJ12 KMF

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,066 mi
Last recorded130,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KMF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,066 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 130,065 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not operating correctly N/S goes up, O/s goes down & N/s goes down, O/s goes up (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2023 109,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,119 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 8 Jun 2022 101,119 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 15 Jun 2021 95,958 miles

Chip in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,027 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2020 93,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2019 83,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,027 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 72,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 60,793 miles

Both offside tyres have wear to inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Offside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 60,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Both front and offside rear tyres have wear to inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Offside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 35,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH front tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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AJ12 KMF is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ12 KMF, 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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AJ12 KMF is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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