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AF12 SSO

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,898 mi
Last recorded131,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SSO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,898 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,313 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,358 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rubber pipe at crimp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,420 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,140 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 89,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 63,934 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,888 miles

both rear tyres slight worn inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,003 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 SSO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

AF12 SSO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 SSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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