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AJ61 PFZ

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,736 mi
Last recorded68,736 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 68,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 64,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 60,590 miles

n/s and o/s steering track rod end dust cover perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bush perished slightly

o/s/r transmission drive shaft seal light mist of oil

Fail 9 Feb 2024 60,590 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s and o/s steering track rod end dust cover perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bush perished slightly

o/s/r transmission drive shaft seal light mist of oil

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,324 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bush perished slightly

o/s/r transmission drive shaft seal light mist of oil

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,260 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf + nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr + nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper smeary

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,409 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes cracking/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bushes worn/ perished slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,138 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 36,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,573 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 PFZ 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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

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

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