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AD12 BDO

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,243 mi
Last recorded160,243 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BDO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 160,243 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 152,677 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 145,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 139,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,182 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front shockers

corrosion on front springs

corrosion on rear antiroll bar

corrosion on rear arms

corrosion on rear shockers

corrosion on rear springs

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,181 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front , 2x rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor oil sweat around engine, gearbox side

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,777 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,708 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 81,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center (5.2.5b)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,561 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 465 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

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 BDO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD12 BDO registered?

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

Is AD12 BDO safe to buy?

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