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AF12 VBJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,660 mi
Last recorded185,660 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 185,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 176,359 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 176,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,050 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 47,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VBJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

AF12 VBJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 VBJ safe to buy?

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