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AF52 CDF

2012 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 CDF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 83,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Wheel arch, near subframe. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wheel arch, near subframe. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,561 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Offside wheel arch near subframe. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Offside wheel arch, near subframe. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 75,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Marker light inoperative

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 51,971 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 51,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 50,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 44,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,211 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on the inside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,849 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 31,849 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,775 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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AF52 CDF is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Green 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 AF52 CDF, 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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AF52 CDF is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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