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AJ61 OOV

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,556 mi
Last recorded175,556 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 175,556 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 172,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 167,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 167,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 163,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 156,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 152,205 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 146,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near minimum limit. (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 Near minimum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 146,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near minimum limit. (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 Near minimum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,083 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner tread

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,350 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 120,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,564 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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AJ61 OOV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 AJ61 OOV, 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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AJ61 OOV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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