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AF05 TES

2012 Volvo C70

Bronze Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TES
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 82,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,444 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,446 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2017 37,445 miles

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

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

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,369 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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AF05 TES is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 TES, 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.

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What year was AF05 TES registered?

AF05 TES is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is AF05 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 TES shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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