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AK12 AEZ

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,991 mi
Last recorded137,991 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AEZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 137,991 miles

Nearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,950 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 123,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,213 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 85,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,176 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

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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AK12 AEZ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK12 AEZ, 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 AK12 AEZ registered?

AK12 AEZ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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