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AF12 STX

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,031 mi
Last recorded144,031 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 129,847 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 129,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 109,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,765 miles

windscreen small damage

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,028 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,179 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,457 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 STX 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 STX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF12 STX?

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What year was AF12 STX registered?

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

Is AF12 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 STX 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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