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AJ12 HYH

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,153 mi
Last recorded80,153 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HYH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 80,153 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 80,153 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,809 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 67,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,245 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 18 May 2021 57,981 miles

misting of oil on power steering pipe .seen through the offside front inner arch

Pass 27 May 2020 54,375 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,344 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,940 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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AJ12 HYH is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 HYH, 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 AJ12 HYH registered?

AJ12 HYH is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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