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AJ62 AAE

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

250,014 mi
Last recorded250,014 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 AAE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 250,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 236,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 220,551 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 220,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, strong advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 200,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 199,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 182,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 164,285 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 145,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,198 miles

rear inner pads appear to be wearing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,947 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)

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 19 May 2017 99,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,587 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AJ62 AAE is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AJ62 AAE, 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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AJ62 AAE is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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