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AK12 AYV

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,449 mi
Last recorded158,449 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 158,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 158,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 147,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,403 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 138,402 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate broken at bottom corner (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 113,224 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut with cords showing on the inner band..also tyre going bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate broken at bottom corner (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,005 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,022 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,263 miles

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

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 AYV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 AYV, 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 AYV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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