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A4 DDC

2012 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,669 mi
Last recorded73,669 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DDC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 73,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing low inside edges

Pass 13 May 2025 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 61,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 56,827 miles

front tyres wearing low inside edges

surface corrosion n/s/f spring

Fail 18 May 2023 56,827 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low inside edges

surface corrosion n/s/f spring

Pass 24 May 2022 52,451 miles

o/s n/s front arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 18 May 2021 47,198 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 47,198 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 42,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,530 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 38,530 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 33,774 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 33,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 29,263 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 24,231 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 May 2015 19,208 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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A4 DDC is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 DDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 DDC registered?

A4 DDC is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is A4 DDC safe to buy?

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