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AK12 AXN

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,628 mi
Last recorded131,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AXN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 131,628 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,176 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 124,100 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,314 miles

Oil leak heavy engine area ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,314 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge badly

Oil leak heavy engine area ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,825 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at offside area. (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components.

nearside rear bump stop starting to break up.

oil leak

windscreen damaged at offside lower [in blackened area, not visible whilst sat in drivers seat].

Fail 21 Mar 2016 75,823 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at offside area. (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear.

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components.

nearside rear bump stop starting to break up.

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,785 miles

2 x front tyres bald inner edges 235/55x17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox wet with oil

steering pipe wet

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 AXN is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXN, 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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AK12 AXN is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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