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AF12 UKB

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,572 mi
Last recorded113,572 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UKB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 113,572 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 113,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,565 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 101,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,253 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,146 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,145 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken Sharpe edge (4.2.1 (b))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,664 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,322 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 65,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50 R18 97V pirelli (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50 R18 97V pirelli (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,414 miles

Front Windscreen small stone chips all over

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked , cut and edge worn

Offside Rear Bumper insecure sticking out

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened started to lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall rubber cut expose (235/50R18.101V) (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen small stone chips all over

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked , cut and edge worn

Offside Rear Bumper insecure sticking out

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened started to lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,025 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 42,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,091 miles

NOTE: Offside washer is blocked but nearside washer sprays onto offside of screen

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 UKB is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKB, 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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AF12 UKB is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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