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AF12 RFY

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,769 mi
Last recorded185,769 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RFY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 185,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 184,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 171,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 158,064 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 158,063 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 143,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 129,645 miles

Emissions not tested altrernator bolt missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

alternator bolt missing

Pass 2 Jan 2020 118,378 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,791 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,203 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,678 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,134 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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AF12 RFY is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF12 RFY, 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 AF12 RFY registered?

AF12 RFY is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AF12 RFY safe to buy?

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