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AF12 VBU

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,085 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 98,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,131 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,696 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,696 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,371 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,427 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 61,373 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint high pressure pipe from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2015 45,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 VBU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU?

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What year was AF12 VBU registered?

AF12 VBU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VBU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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