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AF12 RMU

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,359 mi
Last recorded94,359 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 94,359 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,133 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 82,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,040 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 73,039 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 40,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,861 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,525 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,015 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 RMU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

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

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