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AF12 RLO

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 125,836 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 125,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,639 miles

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,035 miles

Plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 106,392 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,090 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 RLO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 AF12 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

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

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