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AK12 AXO

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,024 mi
Last recorded151,024 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 151,024 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,467 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,611 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,870 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 139,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,150 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,060 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,060 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,494 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 AXO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AXO, 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 AXO registered?

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

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