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AJ62 EWV

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

201,689 mi
Last recorded201,689 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 201,689 miles

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

Minor surface corrosion on rear chassis

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in edge of tread ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 192,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 180,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak - suspect from engine...needs attention (not pooling though). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has corrosion on underneath - have tested using probe and all is currently okay.

Fail 7 Mar 2024 180,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking all over tyre - and cord can be seen in one of the big cracks...replace tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak - suspect from engine...needs attention (not pooling though). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has corrosion on underneath - have tested using probe and all is currently okay.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 170,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 156,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 131,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,292 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 102,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,846 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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AJ62 EWV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ62 EWV, 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 EWV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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