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AJ61 HVU

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,441 mi
Last recorded154,441 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 154,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 147,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 142,141 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 16 Feb 2023 137,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 129,844 miles

Nearside Front 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 2020 125,903 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,184 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,074 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 49,570 miles

Covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2015 49,570 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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AJ61 HVU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AJ61 HVU, 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 AJ61 HVU registered?

AJ61 HVU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is AJ61 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 HVU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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