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AF12 VCO

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,136 mi
Last recorded127,136 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VCO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 127,109 miles

Offside Rear Inner 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 Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 115,609 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,466 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 109,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,654 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,920 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,835 miles

both o/s tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

emissions too clean to register

Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,835 miles

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

both o/s tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing soon (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,847 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,043 miles

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 VCO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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