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AF12 RHJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,523 mi
Last recorded127,523 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 127,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,507 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 120,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 112,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,595 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,878 miles

Both front tyres becoming worn on inner edge slightly.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,878 miles

Both front tyres becoming worn on inner edge slightly.

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 RHJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

AF12 RHJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is AF12 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 RHJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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