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AD12 BFA

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,796 mi
Last recorded178,796 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 178,796 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 171,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 163,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 143,598 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 143,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 138,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 128,923 miles

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

Plastic engine covers & sill covers present at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,333 miles

Emissions not detected no print out

Fail 7 Dec 2018 108,333 miles

Emissions not detected no print out

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,817 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 85,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,453 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 62,453 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,890 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 BFA is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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