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46 EBC

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 EBC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 155,060 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 155,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 133,383 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 133,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 122,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre considerable wear on inside shoulder

Pass 8 Feb 2022 110,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of rear flexible brake hoses.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,488 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,846 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of rear inner brake hoses.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,743 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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46 EBC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 46 EBC, 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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46 EBC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is 46 EBC safe to buy?

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