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A2 BMC

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BMC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 92,081 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,684 miles

Offside washer week

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,064 miles

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

both lower arm bushes starting to crack

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,604 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear trailing arm rubber bush bonding starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 9 Aug 2019 72,604 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear trailing arm rubber bush bonding starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,941 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Rear trailing arm rubber bush bonding strting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,762 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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A2 BMC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 A2 BMC, 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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A2 BMC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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