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AF12 VBO

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,256 mi
Last recorded131,256 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 131,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,859 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 122,859 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 108,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,420 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,763 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,247 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,069 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement a full inspection cannot be accomplished due to very limited access (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement a full inspection cannot be accomplished due to very limited access (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VBO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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