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AJ61 HWU

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,823 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,773 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,577 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,950 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,274 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,641 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,212 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 62,196 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 53,372 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,318 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 HWU 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 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 AJ61 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

AJ61 HWU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is AJ61 HWU safe to buy?

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