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897 BHO

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,150 mi
Last recorded149,150 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration897 BHO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 149,150 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 133,266 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 133,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,987 miles

Offside Front external wheel arch trim damaged and pointing outwards. unlikely to cause injury

Pass 17 Jun 2021 117,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,806 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 89,697 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 89,697 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,607 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,238 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,668 miles

both front tyres excessively wearing inner edges

nearside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

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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897 BHO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 897 BHO, 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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897 BHO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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