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AJ61 OPE

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,359 mi
Last recorded112,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 OPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,359 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,244 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 75,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 60,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,768 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,884 miles

Front discs & pads required shortly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,526 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 OPE is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

AJ61 OPE is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is AJ61 OPE safe to buy?

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