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AF62 YYB

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,027 mi
Last recorded127,027 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 127,027 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 118,738 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 118,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,561 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,083 miles

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

Offside Front Side marker light not working

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,798 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,881 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,431 miles

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked,also close to wear bar indicators

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f indicator lens in mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,368 miles

n/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall but not to cords

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 42,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall but not to cords

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,478 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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AF62 YYB is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF62 YYB, 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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What year was AF62 YYB registered?

AF62 YYB is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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