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AD12 BDF

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,992 mi
Last recorded159,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BDF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 159,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 150,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 140,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 128,541 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 14 Jun 2022 119,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges between tread, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges between tread, no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,221 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,088 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,889 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,463 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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AD12 BDF is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD12 BDF, 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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What year was AD12 BDF registered?

AD12 BDF is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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