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AF12 YBX

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,934 mi
Last recorded263,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 263,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 239,849 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 239,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 218,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 195,855 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 172,216 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 172,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm hole in tyre showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure bracket corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 103,463 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,722 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)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 74,722 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,151 miles

n/s/f tyre slight worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,708 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 YBX is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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