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AF12 RGV

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,477 mi
Last recorded140,477 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 140,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And the OSF just starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (Front most bush) Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 130,155 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 130,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 118,457 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,930 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 84,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bulge on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 64,008 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,323 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,022 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 RGV 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 81.3%.

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 AF12 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

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

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