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AK12 AXP

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,829 mi
Last recorded160,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AXP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 160,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 160,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 151,407 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 151,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,944 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,821 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 130,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under shields fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,843 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Offside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in slight movement

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,896 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre has a cut in it

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 AXP is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 AK12 AXP, 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 AXP is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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