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AD12 GWV

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 GWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,396 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 64,394 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,113 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 48,361 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,631 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres are showing signs of age deterioration

Fail 14 Feb 2018 39,631 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front and o/s/r tyres are showing signs of age deterioration

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,786 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 33,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,603 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 GWV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

AD12 GWV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AD12 GWV safe to buy?

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